Teen Program Assistant

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Elkhart County • Goshen, IN

426d • $30,264 - $32,448

About The Position

The Concord Teen Program Assistant position is designed to support the implementation of programs and activities for youth aged 10-14 at the Ancillary Teen Site. The role focuses on fostering positive identity, education, employment, social, emotional, and cultural competencies, as well as promoting community involvement and health skills among the participants.

Requirements

• Demonstrated competence working with youth in grades 5-8.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing fun, beneficial, and imaginative programs in the Teen Site.
• Assist in maintaining the health and safety of all youth at the site.
• Assist in the promotion and interpretation of Club philosophies, methods, and accomplishments as they relate to teen programming.
• Assist in providing employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs-based and interest-based programs.
• Utilizing Youth Development Strategies, ensure members' self-esteem is maintained and enhanced through their Teen Site experience.
• Support a culture of respect and trust with teen members.
• Continually model and teach character, morality and ethics.
• Build positive relationships with member families and the community.
• Act as an advocate for members and the Teen Site.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed