Work Study Youth Development Assistant - Boys and Girls Club

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Superior, WI

About The Position

The Work Study Youth Development Assistant supports activities in a specific program area, which may include Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership Development, The Arts, or Education & Career Development. The role helps create an environment that supports youth development, encourages program participation, provides guidance and positive role modeling, and maintains members’ physical and emotional safety. The assistant helps facilitate programs and activities, collaborates with staff and volunteers, and assists with program tracking and record keeping. Eligibility requires qualifying for federal work study as part of the off-campus work study program.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
Experience working with children.
Ability to relate well with children in a Boys & Girls Club group environment.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Must qualify for federal work study to be eligible.

Responsibilities

Work with the Branch Director and Youth Development Professionals to establish an environment that supports Youth Development Outcomes.
Promote and stimulate program participation.
Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for members.
Use a warm, concerned, and positive approach when working with children individually and in groups.
Assist with facilitating programs, services, and activities for members.
Communicate effectively and participate as a positive team member with supervisors, staff, volunteers, and members.
Assist with program tracking and record keeping as requested.
Participate in staff meetings.
Remain flexible, adaptable, and mobile while supervising groups of children.
Follow Boys & Girls Club policies.