Recreation Leader (Youth Development Professional)

Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach•Laguna Beach, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach is seeking a Recreation Leader to inspire and empower young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible adults. This role involves teaching club members how to play with purpose and build positive relationships with caring adults in a safe and creative environment. The Youth Program Activity Leader will assist Program Directors/Site Coordinators in implementing and supervising activities for youth ages 5-11, guiding members in games, activities, and organized sports to foster basic fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles. Flexibility to assist in other program areas such as Education (homework assistance, STEM, creative writing), The Arts (recycling arts, drawing), and Community Service is also required. The ideal candidate will create an environment that facilitates youth development outcomes, stimulate program participation, provide guidance and role modeling, and ensure the safety and development of club members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or Attending College or re-entering the job market.
Experience working with children.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Good communication skills, oral and written.
Knowledge of group dynamics and age-appropriate activities for school children.
Good computer literacy with multiple computer applications; I.E., Microsoft Work, Excel, TEAMS, ZOOM, etc.
Valid CA Drivers License.
Ability to Relocate to Laguna Beach, CA 92651 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience with Children: 2 years (Preferred)
Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
First Aid Certification (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Implement and supervise activities for youth ages 5-11.
Guide members in participating in games, activities, and organized sports.
Teach basic games/sports fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and development of healthy lifestyles.
Ensure warm ups, drills, and cool down exercises are included in body movement sessions.
Recognize and celebrate youth development success daily and monthly.
Create opportunities for members to showcase athletic and mental talents through seasonal leagues, clinics, showcases, or tournaments.
Assist with homework assistance, distance learning, outdoor STEM activities, creative writing, technology, and storytelling programs.
Lead outdoor recycling arts program activities, drawing, sketching, and unconventional materials building.
Assist youth in volunteering in Laguna Beach and surrounding communities with various projects, beach cleanups, and partnering with other community agencies.
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
Promote and stimulate program participation.
Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of club members.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the facility.
Deliver a weekly calendar of activities as designed by the Branch/Program Director.
Offer ideas to create a variety of activities, thematic to the season.
Ensure to follow the activity calendar as posted for club members to review and participate.
Ensure safety of members and provide a productive work environment by participating in weekly/monthly/quarterly staff program and safety meetings.
Greet members and parents enthusiastically, using his or her first name as soon as he or she enters the Club or program area.
Make kids and teens feel safe, loved, and protected.
Listen to how kids and teens feel, validate their feelings including worries, fears, disappointments and frustrations, and acknowledge how hard it must be for them not to have normal interactions with peers.
Redirect negative behavior with positive communication.
Report injuries and complete required forms.
Keep program area clean, neat, and organized, following COVID-19 sanitation guidelines.