Enrichment Club Leader - Markesan

Description

Title: Enrichment Club Leader - Markesan

Reports To: Site Coordinator

Location: Markesan

Shift: School Days- M-F 3:00pm - 5:30pm

15-25 hours per week

Pay: $14-$16/hour

Job Summary:

The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area seeks high-energy, fun, youth-serving individuals to serve as Enrichment Club Leaders to plan and implement out-of-school time programs for youth ages 5-12. This position requires someone who can develop, lead, and implement high-yield activities that are engaging, impactful and fun. This position will work closely with the Site Coordinator to plan, facilitate and evaluate comprehensive and well-rounded programs. Areas of focus are academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement high-yield activities/ programs in a group setting 
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes and attracts youth with appropriate displays, information, and recognition
• Foster fun & creativity in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Promote programs and recruit youth to participate in program activities 
• Provide guidance and role modeling to youth
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety and quality of program offerings
• Prepare outcome measurement reports in compliance with grants
• Oversee a select group of youth with a 1:18 ratio 
• Assist with cleaning of program areas as needed to ensure the cleanliness of facilities at all times
• Ensure that safety is the highest priority of all Club programs and activities
• May participate in special programs or events outside of typical work hours 
• Ensure program areas are clean and organized to promote a safe and engaging environment for all participants
• Serve as mandated child abuse reporter

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma 
• Experience working with youth & knowledge of child development 
• Proven ability to motivate youth & manage behavior problems
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability & commitment to be a role model and promote a lifestyle of health, wellness, and fitness to members and their families
• Proven ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Pass drug test and background check before employment
• Certified in CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Physical and Mental Requirements:

•  Must be able to interact physically with children during program activities
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
•  Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
•  Must be able to think clearly and concisely
•  Must be able to function in a loud environment with high energy interacting with multiple-aged members
• Must be able to work in a variety of settings, including outdoor activities and possible field trip assignments

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

The Boys & Girls Club of Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. The Club strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age (40 or over), physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, use of lawful products outside of the workplace, honesty testing, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.