Work Study Youth Development Assistant - Boys and Girls Club
About The Position
The Work Study Youth Development Assistant supports activities in program areas such as Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership Development, The Arts, and Education & Career Development. This is an off-campus work-study position, and applicants must qualify for federal work study. The assistant works with the Branch Director and Youth Development Professionals to foster an environment that supports youth development outcomes, encourages participation, provides guidance and positive role modeling, and maintains members’ physical and emotional safety. The role also helps facilitate programs and activities, supports program tracking and record keeping, and contributes to a productive team environment. Employment requires a criminal background check and may require a personnel file review and reference checks relating to employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Employment is also subject to verification of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of employment.
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to relate well to 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.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Branch Director and Youth Development Professionals to establish an environment that facilitates 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 lead programs, services, and activities for members.
- Communicate effectively and participate as a positive team member with supervisors, staff, volunteers, and members.
- Assist with general program tracking and record keeping as requested.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Remain flexible, adaptable, and mobile while supervising groups of children.
- Know and abide by Boys & Girls Club policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
