Physical Education Leader - Farmer Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Education Leader will plan and implement programs for Club members in accordance with BGCGC’s mission, with an emphasis on the Graduate, Fit for Life, Ready to Serve program model. Programs are facilitated through the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) tool, developed by the Weikert Center for Youth Program Quality. This role involves creating diverse programming to ensure all members participate in 45 minutes of physical activity every day, training staff and supervising volunteers in the physical education department, and maintaining program areas in a clean, orderly, and safe working condition. The leader will also conduct health and wellness programs quarterly, submit and conduct Fit for Life assessments, oversee BGCGC intramural teams, and participate in staff meetings and trainings. This position requires active participation in professional development and serving as an example for the 'Fit for Life' initiative.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
A minimum of 1 year experience in youth development required.
Ability to work with a team.
An understanding of the needs and interests of young people.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to interact with young people in a positive way, particularly as it relates to behavior issues.
Maintain a positive, friendly and cooperative attitude at the worksite.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years preferred experience in youth development.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement programs for Club members in accordance with BGCGC’s mission, with emphasis on the Graduate, Fit for Life, Ready to Serve program model.
Create diverse programming to ensure all members participate in 45 minutes of physical activity every day.
Train staff and supervise volunteers in the physical education department.
Maintain proper record keeping as required.
Maintain relative program areas in a clean, orderly and safe working condition.
Conduct at least one health and wellness program quarterly (programs include healthy cooking club, Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, and Healthy Habits).
Submit Fit for Life schedules as required.
Conduct the Fit for Life assessments with all Club members as required.
Oversee BGCGC intramural teams and prepare members for competition, emphasizing fun, sportsmanship, fellowship and personal growth over winning.
Participate in weekly club staff meetings and other trainings as required by BGCGC.
Be the example when it comes to implementing 'Fit for Life' within your club.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.