Athletic Staff

Boys And Girls Clubs Of King County•Federal Way, WA

About The Position

Athletic Staff support the Program Director in facilitating pre-designed programs in an assigned area. The role focuses primarily on working directly with youth and helping ensure their safety, well-being, and development through interactive play and other directed activities. Staff communicate with and motivate youth positively, contribute to a healthy and safe environment, and help deliver culturally and developmentally appropriate programming. The position involves regular contact with Club staff, members, supervisors, families, and—in accordance with supervisor direction—community groups and schools. Staff work an assigned, variable shift and are expected to be flexible. The role is classified as variable part-time, under 20 hours per week, and is hourly and FLSA non-exempt. Offers are contingent on passing a thorough background check, including a National Criminal History Background check. The work environment and physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, tools, or controls, and talking or hearing. Occasional activities include reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 20 pounds. Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or current enrollment in high school.
Good organization and attention to detail.
Professional presence and strong customer relations skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Understanding of youth development principles and ability to motivate youth positively.
Ability to learn and support new ideas for the good of the Club.
Ability to communicate effectively with children and other adults.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Successful completion of a thorough background check, including a National Criminal History Background check, is required for an offer.

Nice To Haves

Youth development experience.
Knowledge of or experience working with a nonprofit youth development agency.
Boys & Girls Club experience.
At least one year of experience with school-age children.

Responsibilities

Create and implement weekly program calendars for summer.
Help maintain a healthy and safe environment, including maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Contribute to planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, services, and activities.
Help ensure a productive work environment.
Prepare activities that provide a culturally and developmentally appropriate program.
Develop positive interactions with children and their families.
Keep rooms organized, neat, and maintained to high safety standards.
Safely transport small groups of children on field trips using a Club twelve-passenger van, walking, or public transit.
Meet regularly with staff and the director to support the smooth operation of programs.
Work the assigned shift and remain flexible.
Maintain close daily contact with Club staff, Club members, and the supervisor; communicate to exchange information, discuss issues, and explain or interpret guidelines and instructions.
Support external contact with community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others as directed by the supervisor.
Complete other duties as assigned.