What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Recreation Leader – Talent Elementary position at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley?
Youth Recreation Leader – Talent Elementary
PAY: DOE
Starting at $14.70 - $15.70/hour (depending on experience – Bilingual is a plus)
Join us after-school and help inspire local kids! Take a look at this opportunity to be part of our after-school youth development team.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is to provide year-round positive, fun and safe places for all youth, helping them build self-esteem and develop skills necessary to make right choices, becoming responsible and productive citizens.
*Must be available Monday - Friday from 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for our after-school program. @ Talent Elementary
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Provide a fun, positive and safe place for kids at Talent Elementary. As a Youth Recreation Leader (YDP), you’ll help plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, skills challenges and high-yield activities that encourage social recreation, emotional & physical safety, and character & leadership development. These purposeful activities help Club Members strengthen their character, increase confidence and enhance their ability to relate positively to others. Social recreation is the hub of all Boys & Girls Clubs and is essential to healthy youth development.
REQUIRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Preferred One-year experience working with young children (K-5th grade, Teen)
Physical: This is a physical job, indoors and outdoors in high noise level situations. This position requires that you be on your feet for most of your shift.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Using the tools and guidelines for positive youth development, you will lead Club Members through programs that encourage good sportsmanship, emotional & physical safety and character & leadership skills. Based on Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Five Key Elements, Priority Outcomes and Core Program Areas, basic duties include, but are not limited to, creating:
Safe, Positive Environment
- Establish a climate in which youth focus on fun, friendship and challenging activities
- Develop activities that indirectly promote self-confidence, self-esteem and how to win and lose gracefully
- Provide ongoing guidance for youth
- Ensure the safety of all members while at the Club
- Learn and assist in daily guidance needs
Fun
- Create an environment that is a free-flowing area where youth are engaged in positive activities and programs that are FUN, challenging, exciting or interesting.
Supportive Relationships
- Serve, at all times, as a positive role model for our Club Members and our Community
Opportunities and Expectations
- Hold Club Members accountable for their actions
- Provide structured activities and expect Club Members to follow through and complete the program/activity that they choose to participate in
Recognition
- Greet Club Members by name every day
- Develop/utilize recognition tools for the program that you run on a daily basis
Academic Success (Education & The Arts)
- Be intentional about creating high-yield educational activities for Club Members at all times
Good Character and Citizenship (Character & Leadership)
- Establish a rich environment in which informal guidance and character development are occurring at all times
Healthy Lifestyles (Sports and Recreation & Health and Wellness)
- Communicate the value of social recreation to Club Members, caregivers and the community
- Communicate and demonstrate the value of healthy lifestyles to Club Members, caregivers and the community
Teamwork
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in monthly staff meetings and breakout sessions
- Assist in other Club areas as needed
- Communicate daily with Program Director regarding successes and challenges
- Ensure that Club Members are following rules
- Bathroom checks as scheduled by Program Director
- Assist with meal time utilizing direction, trainings and tools provided by Program Director
Other
- Track participation and share successes when running assigned grant programs
- Create monthly activity calendar based on weekly themes and goals for Club
- Turn in two Session Planning Sheets per week demonstrating intent to run a high-yield activity at scheduled times
- Administer minor First Aid
- Put away any items/supplies used in program area each and every day
- Complete daily chores as requested by Program Director
ENVIRONMENT:
This is a physical job, working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and high noise levels. This position requires that you be on your feet for most of your shift. This is a part-time, hourly position with occasional weekend hours. As a Boys & Girls Club employee, you agree to represent the Club in a positive way at all times.
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley we have three simple rules: Respect Yourself. Respect Others. Respect the Club.
- Part-Time, $14.70 - $15.70/hour depending upon experience and bilingual ability
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is an equal opportunity provider.
Please reply with resume to Dan Horst, Director of Program Quality – dan.horst@begreat4kids.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.70 - $15.70 per hour
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Talent, OR 97540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
