Youh Drop In Staff working with kids 2nd grade-6th grade afterschool
Teen Coordinator working with teens and managing 2 teen staff members
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Support (Drop-in Assistant Coordinator and Senior Program Director in facilitating pre-designed programs in an assigned area. Expected to communicate with and motivate youth in positive manner. Majority of responsibility is working directly with youth, ensuring their safety, well being and development through interactive play and other activities as directed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success while contributing to creating a Club environment that facilitates Youth Development Outcome achievement
Contribute to ensuring a healthy and safe environment while helping to ensure that facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained
Contribute to planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs, services and activities
Ensure a productive work environment
See attached Supplement for additional organizational expectations
Ensure program area set-up and clean-up on a daily basis
Lead club Power Hour (homework help) sessions
Lead daily high yield learning activities
Implement Triple Play, Powerful Choices and other specific BGCA programs
Positively engage club members (grades 2-6 or 7-12)
Be a good communicator, team player and problem solver
Other duties as assigned
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor. Communicate daily to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.
External: Support external contact as instructed with community groups, schools, member's parents and others as directed by supervisor.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
High School diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in school (College degree or current college student preferred)
Youth development experience preferred
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record as determined by BGCKC Vehicle Loss Prevention Program, must be 21 years old or older to drive Club owned and operated vehicles
Successful completion of National Criminal History Background check
Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Good organization and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Understanding of youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way
Ability to learn and support new ideas for the good of the Club
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position must be able to do light work including exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force periodically to move objects. Climbing stairs, walking, standing for sustained periods of time, as well as noise levels consistent with the environment are all part of the physical and working conditions of the job.
Hours: Varies (between 21-28 hours per week)
Salary Range: $9.00-$13.00 per hour
Application Procedure:
COVER LETTER:
Please draft and send a cover letter adressing each of the 6 areas below:
1. Positive engagement with kids, parents and staff
2. Able to run multiple BGCA programs including Power Hour, Triple Play, Powerful Choices and Smart Choices
3. Ability to control room with up to a 35-1 staff/member ratio
4. Able to run on-the-spot high yield activities
5. Good communicator, team player and problem solver
6. Minimum two years working with youth and leading youth programs
Please e-mail that cover letter and resume to:
Denise Lewis
Sr. Program Director
dlewis@positiveplace.org
In the subject line, please write either "Youth Drop-In Staff" or "Teen Coordinator" depending on which position you are applying for.
- Location: Rainier Vista (SE Seattle)
- Compensation: $9.00-$13.00 per hour
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
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