Social Recreation Instructor

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro ATL•Conyers, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is offering an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. We rely on the dedication of caring employees to provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in our highly skilled, diverse and committed workforce. Our staff are educators, coaches, artists, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. Are you ready to join a team of passionate individuals who are working to make a difference in the lives of our kids?

Requirements

High School diploma required.
Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where: There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging social recreation experiences.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to deal with the general public.
Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.

Nice To Haves

College with a major in health and physical education preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, promotes, & implements a diversified Social Recreation Program.
Promotes and encourages participation in daily recreational activities and programs and participation in special event programs and tournaments.
Orients new members to equipment, acceptable social behaviors, scheduled programs and special events, games and tournament rules, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
Maintains order and discipline of club members.
Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings.
Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.