YOUTH AIDE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County • Pompano Beach, FL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Aide is a support staff member for various programs as assigned, responsible to the Supervisor of the assigned area. The role involves stimulating interest and participation for members in core program areas such as academic success, education and career, health and physical education. This position requires good interpersonal skills, energy, endurance, patience, and the ability to work with diverse personalities in an informal environment, while maintaining discipline and fostering a positive atmosphere for members' academic and social goals.

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of core program areas including academic success, education and career, health and physical education.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
• High level of energy, endurance and patience.
• Comfortable working with different personalities in an informal environment.
• Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
• Ability to model appropriate behaviors at all times.
• Ability to address and de-escalate crisis.
• Skills essential for successful communication include speaking and writing.

Nice To Haves

• Current high school student or college student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stimulate interest and participation for members in areas assigned such as reading/math/nutrition/fitness.
• Help maintain classroom materials and fitness equipment.
• Help instructor, coordinator, classroom teacher or fitness instructor as assigned.
• Help with mobilizing members to attend or participate in program.
• Help with maintaining discipline and adherence to BGC rules.
• Develop a positive atmosphere among the members toward achieving long term academic and social goals.
• Assist with collecting and tabulating
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees