Be a part of building great futures with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South was formed through a dynamic merger of local Club organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts. Our approach to driving systematic change is to address issues that negatively impact youth head-on, talking early and often about the importance of overcoming peer-pressure and breaking free from generational cycles of opportunity. We believe in an interdisciplinary approach to youth development, and so we work to address the root causes of the challenges facing our region’s youth.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is hiring for Youth Development Associates in our Taunton Clubhouse for the Safe Summer Nights summer program! The Youth Development Associates are assigned to a program area(s) and responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality and developmentally appropriate department-specific programs, activities, services and special events that promote: Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership, Education & Career, The Arts, Sports, Fitness, or Recreation
Schedule: Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm July 8 - August 16
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the delivery of department-specific programs, activities, field trips and events as directed.
- Assist in the supervision of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate. Report any disciplinary issues to supervisor.
- Ensure and maintain the safety, health and welfare of members as a first priority.
- Relate to the children with respect and understanding and realize you are an adult role model for them.
- Adhere to and uphold all Club and Member rules and policies.
- By personal example, helps interpret the quality of Club values to children, parents and staff. Must be a positive role model.
- Instruct children in a variety of activities with enthusiasm and creativity.
- Attend all general and site staff meetings and training sessions and give input.
- Participate in collaborative programs and events with other department staff and staff from other clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
- Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s), reporting any problems with the equipment/supplies to the respective Director. Maintain a safe and clean program area(s).
- Participate in individual and group supervision sessions.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be enthusiastic and willing and able to work with members from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
- Must be 18+ years old
Boys & Girls Clubs Competencies:
· Engaging Community: Builds bridges beyond our walls to ensure our Clubs’ work is community-focused, welcoming of all, and providing wide-reaching community benefits.
· Inclusion: Values all people (members, families, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, etc.) for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
· Communication & Influence: Listens to understand and expresses self effectively (in written and verbal communications) in ways which engage, inspire, inform, and build commitment to our mission.
· Program/Project Management: Ensures program/project budgetary and impact goals are achieved.
· Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Clubs’ work and impact in the community and on members.
· Developing Self & Others: Develops self (skills and actions) and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
· Teamwork & Cooperation: Demonstrates ability to work productively and cooperatively with others at all levels to achieve individual and collective goals for impact. Understands and manages external emotions effectively in all situations.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Taunton, MA 02780 (Required)
Work Location: In person