Future Leader Youth Worker Program Assistant

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County Inc•South Bradenton, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Future Leader Program Assistant assists in the planning, implementation, and supervision of youth activities as assigned. This role involves supporting various program areas including food distribution, maintaining club cleanliness, assisting with gym activities and games, tutoring and educational activities, organizing tournaments and special events, supervising children, preparing meals, assisting with arts and crafts, managing the technology lab, and aiding in event planning and implementation. The assistant is responsible for creating an environment that fosters youth development outcomes, ensuring member engagement and attendance, establishing rapport with youth, providing guidance and role modeling, and supporting members' emotional and social development. The role also includes participating in staff meetings, maintaining communication with staff and members, and performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

The area of consideration for this job posting is “B&GC Manatee Internal Candidates Only”
This position is part time (20 hours max.)
Must be a current Club Member.
Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in high school
Must have a 2.2 GPA or higher.
Must be an active and cooperative participant in the GPS program (Diplomas 2 Degrees, Money Matters, Career Launch, and/or Workforce Development).
Must be respectful and be willing to be supervised and assigned various tasks.
Must be willing to accept feedback and redirection.
Must have reliable transportation to/from the Club site to work assigned hours.
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
While at work, Future Leader youth worker employee must remain on the youth side, unless directed otherwise. Teen Center is off limits while on the job.
Strong Organization, Time Management Skills and ability to set Priorities and follow through with responsibilities.
Obtain strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, High Level of Energy and Flexibility.
Strong communication, Interpersonal skills, and Attention to Detail.
Ability to assist in monitoring youth and helping maintain a safe environment.
Ability to assist in the planning and implementation of quality programs for youth.

Responsibilities

Assist with distribution of food, adhering to required protocol and safety measures, maintaining food log, cleaning up, etc.
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the Club.
Conduct games with staff supervision, assist in designing games for gym play.
Tutor, conduct educational games, computer activities, etc.
Conduct tournaments & special events.
Assist in supervising children, preparing meals, and cleaning up the facility.
Assist in supervising youth outside or in gym/game room activities, preparing snacks, conducting daily storytelling sessions.
Program assistant to the arts & crafts or nature specialist, assist with dance group activities, etc.
Plan & help schedule technology center activities, teach basic functions, monitor tech lab.
Assist in any classroom, can also help in planning and implementation of program activities.
Assist in planning and implementing events such as birthdays, holidays, and themed weeks. Assist in getting the members excited, notifying parents (creating flyers), and also participating in the events (handing out cupcakes for birthdays, decorating the club, dressing up during themed weeks, etc.).
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Ensure engagement, promote and stimulate participation, and consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities.
Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling to members and assist Club Staff with the youth’s leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress.
Assist in implementing and administering programs, services and activities.
Monitor services and activities to ensure safety of members and appearance of the club at all times.
Engage members in activities successfully and provide a safe environment for members.
Support members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Help facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects.
Participate in training and staff development activities.
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings when possible.
Maintain close, daily contact with Club Staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; collaborate; and advise/counsel.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s), Program Manager, Club Director, or other Club Staff.