Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh, a place to learn, a place to grow, and a place to belong.

It is the dedication of caring and trained professionals that make this possible for our youth.

BGCLC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive after-school experience for youth ages 6-18 in the Wellington, CO area.

In this position, you will:

• Be responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs (including academic enrichment, character development, recreation, technology, sports, and the arts)
• Establish program objectives consistent with the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development (Fun, Safe & Positive Environment, Recognition, Supportive Relationships, and Expectations).
• Provide guidance and act as a mentor/role model for our youth.
• Lead and implement Club-wide educational events or activities.
• Ensure the completion of BGCA contests, projects, and incentives.

You are someone who:

• Likes to have fun!
• Can be flexible & adaptable in an ever-changing environment.
• Is organized and can work autonomously as well as with a team.
• Has the ability to develop, implement, & evaluate Youth Development programs that align with Boys & Girls Clubs' priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles as well as our mission.

This full-time, non-exempt position starts at $18/hour.

The hours for this position are 11:00 am - 6:30 pm during the school year and vary during the summer.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in education, human or social services, or a related field of study or 2-4 years relevant experience or combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in working with children in a youth development environment is required.
• At least two years of experience in public speaking, teaching/group facilitation, and experience and comfort level are working with representatives from agencies, community-based organizations, and youth is preferred.
• Must have a strong, sincere interest in working with children.

Specialized Skills

• Bilingual Spanish speaking is highly preferred.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Demonstrated ability to comfortably and without judgment, communicate about sensitive subjects with youth and parents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, secure personal information, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid State Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leaders
• A supportive team
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• An engaging and fun work environment
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time Staff)
• 401K Plans (Full Time Staff)
• PTO (Full Time Staff)
• Paid Sick Time (All Staff)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

(The phrases "occasionally", "regularly", and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment is the typical youth mentorship or after-school environment and/ or office environment. The environment can be loud, stressful, complicated, and constant interruptions throughout the workday/shift. The employee must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects, demonstrate superior interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with children and co-workers of all levels as well as with representatives of other organizations and institutions—ability to get along with diverse personalities: tact, maturity, and flexibility.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in a fast-paced environment with requirements that include: sight, speaking, hearing, reaching, listening, sitting, standing, stooping.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is chaotic and loud.