Part-time Summer Employment

Are you looking for a fun and impactful job this summer? Do you love working with kids? If so, come have fun with us at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County for the summer!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Temporary Summer Program Coordinator - Part-Time/Non-Exempt Responsible To: Clubhouse Director

Hours: 20-30 hours/week as schedule, temporary from May - August, 2024

$16/hour

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the supervision and guidance of the Clubhouse Director or his/her designee, a program specialist assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising programs and activities provided in a specific program area as required.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

· Create an environment that facilitates youth achievement:

· promote and stimulate program participation;

· register new members and participate in their Club orientation process;

· provide guidance and role modeling to members.

· using the Boys & Girls Clubs’ philosophy, maintain discipline among youth participants so that programs are carried out safely and efficiently.

Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings, department meetings and corporate meetings.
• Recruit, assign, and supervise volunteers, program assistants and/or youth to programs and special events as assigned by Director of Operations or Clubhouse Director.
• Participate in periodic assessment of own performance and develop own goals and objectives with Clubhouse Director and/or Director of Operations.
• Attend trainings and other developmental/professional growth opportunities as time and resources allow.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Torch Club, Kids Club Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other Club activities as necessary.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

· High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates or Bachelor's Degree with courses in education, recreation, psychology, and/or sociology preferred. Special consideration may be given for experience and personal qualifications in lieu of degree.

· Experience in working with children.

· Knowledge of youth development.

· Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

· Ability to interact with the general public.

· Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

· Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

· Commitment to gender equity issues.

· Willingness to work in multicultural settings.

· Background Check required.

Physical Demands (The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)

• Caring for children can be physically demanding.
• The successful candidate must be able to use a variety of janitorial / office equipment including vacuum cleaner, computer, telephone, and / or other equipment.
• S/he may be required to lift supplies, materials, and collateral materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• S/he will be required to be on their feet the majority of the time.
• May spend time sitting on the floor or in child sized furniture. Will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children.
• May come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.

Environmental Conditions (The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)

· will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the program coordinator will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands (The nature of demands on the incumbent’s senses)

· may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill.

· There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands (Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)

· Caring for children can be stressful.

· Must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities.

· There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the program coordinator must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• youth development: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person