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Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County to make great futures for our local youth. Clubs are looking for before-school, after-school and leadership positions.
TITLE: Youth Development Professional
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Club Director
HOURS: Varied
RATE: $12
STATUS: Part-time non exempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Assistant (PA) is a part time, hourly position working with our youth to provide hands on delivery of daily in-house programming including social recreation, team building activities, and an overall environment to build positive relationships.
Primary Functions: The PA develops and delivers the BGCA suite of programs ranging from the games room, to teen activities, arts and crafts, the food program, low organized games, outdoor activities, special events, before school program, summer program and group clubs.
Reports to: Reports to the Club Director
Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. Must be over 18 to work with youth, over 21 to work with teens. Must have at least one year experience working with children.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:
Passion for making a positive impact in childrens lives
ability to keep firm boundaries
accountability and follow through
ability to multi-task
ability to be a leader, and gain and maintain the attention of children
use a creative perspective to work with children on making good life choices
The PA is responsible for:
Building meaningful relationships with members
The delivery of specific program services within the Branch
Compliance with organizational operational and HR policies
The overall Club climatesafety and security, the moral compass, guidance
Teach and enforce discipline, values, morals, citizenship, manners, life skills and citizenship
Proper reporting, record keeping and reports
Janitorial, maintenance of equipment and furnishings
Assisting the Program Director in all phases of the overall Club operation
Membership administration and program registration.
The Director of First Impressions and Club ambassador
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Branch Director.
Build positive relationships: Club Director, Program Director, Program Assistants, athletic staff, kids, parents,community stakeholders, visitors, volunteers.
