TITLE: Youth Activity Leader
DEPARTMENT: School Sites
REPORTS TO: Unit Director/Program Director or Site Lead
COMPENSATION: $14.00-16.00 DOE, Non-Exempt, Partial Benefits Dependent on Hours
HOURS: Varied Based on Need (Monday thru Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 am & 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Ensure safety of youth. Plan and organize daily activities and programs in all five Core Program Areas. Help Club members to make new friends and provide opportunities for fun and constructive use of their time after school and during the summer months. Keep equipment, facilities, and grounds clean and attractive. Be a positive role model!
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Member Safety and Supervision
• Set expectations for all members in fairness and in alignment with Club policies and procedures.
• Hold members accountable for behavior choices while communicating the benefits of making better choices.
• Manage the safe and efficient transition of members between activities.
Structured Youth Engagement
• Plan and lead daily activities and weekly programs.
• Develop strategies for providing youth with new skills in our three areas of impact of academic success, character and leadership, and healthy lifestyle.
• Create impromptu / casual opportunities for fun and enjoyment that ensures a positive interpersonal setting.
Cleaning & Facility Maintenance
• Accomplish assigned daily cleaning tasks.
• Manage program areas in a manner that holds youth accountable for club cleanliness.
• Work with your team to ensure that all areas of the work setting are repaired and clean.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May drive Club vehicles to transport youth to/from special events pending approval.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club members, staff (professional and volunteer), parents, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with Program Director as needed to foster community relations.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- A minimum of one-year of prior work experience in a formal work setting.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
- A positive attitude, integrity, and interest in helping youth become successful adults.
- Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications (provided).
- One year of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and implementing activities based on the developmental needs of young people is preferred.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, nor limit the ability of the organization to create its own boundaries around employee work performance or compensation.