Games Room

When School's Out, Clubs Are In

Boys & Girls Clubs are more than simply a place for kids to "hang out" after school; for many young people we are a sanctuary that provides a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn and grow. It is the dedication and support of caring adults that allows for this enrichment, hope and opportunity.

As a leading youth services organization, we recognize that our excellence is largely achieved through talented and motivated staff. Our employees are integral to the success of the respective programs and the organization as a whole. Our staff are educators, coaches, performers, artists, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. We are fortunate to enjoy the collegiality and expertise of a highly skilled, diverse and dedicated staff, and seek to recruit and hire individuals who will approximate these qualities and enhance the opportunities available to our members.

Hours: and Part Time 2:30pm-6pm Monday through Friday

Pay Range Hourly: $10.00 per/hr.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Program Assistant plans, implements and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

DUTIES: Supervises, coordinates and conducts programs and tournaments in the games room; maintains games and materials for activities; assists the youth in maintaining a clean area; attends training and assists with events of the club; and performs other duties as assigned.

Club Programs Include: Ping Pong, Billiards, Board Games, Social Recreation, Triple Play, and Nutrition Education.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED. Background working with youth, in particular young people from under-served neighborhoods is desired. Relevant experience or education in an informal learning environment, such as, home schooling, Sunday school or competitive team situation. Experience with computers and various software programs. Effective interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and a talent for making people feel welcome. A passion for learning and helping others learn and a specific interest in the program area. Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics. Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities. Ability to deal effectively with members, including handling discipline problems. Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders. Valid State Driver’s License

Environmental Conditions: The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Physical Requirements (in performance of essential functions): This position requires the activities of talking and hearing along with intermittent physical activities of stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motion.

• NOTE; All candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check, child abuse review by AL Department of Human Resources and a pre-employment drug screen.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. 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.