YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine: Rewarding part-time position for a fun, high-energy, versatile team player working with the Clubhouse team to supervise a group of members and deliver a daily schedule of programs and activities.

Club Location: South Portland

Responsibilities:

• Provide support the Unit Director in the implementation of a daily program schedule for Club members that supports youth development outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of a fun, safe and positive community by maintaining routines, procedures, and behavior expectations.
• Communicate and collaborate with Clubhouse colleagues.
• Assist with mealtime routines, including serving food and monitoring students.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program areas and ensures equipment is clean and in good working condition.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of work experience in Boys & Girls Club, youth organizations, school system or similar organization.
• Experience supervising youth in programmatic setting.
• Must have a passion for educating and inspiring young minds.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive a passenger van.
• Students working towards a degree in Education or similar program are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to manage classroom dynamics and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interests in music, arts and/or physical education.
• STEM education

Schedule/Perks:

• School Year: Monday through Friday approximately 20 hours per week – 2p-6p,
• Summer: daytime hours up to 30 hours
• Team orientated work environment.
• Maine Earned Paid Leave -up to 40 hours per year based on hours worked.
• Starting at $16.50 per hour; based on experience

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@bgcsmaine.org highlighting relevant experience in supervising children in a childcare or educational setting.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (BGCSM) encourages applications from candidates committed to the support of diverse, welcoming, and inclusive Clubhouses.

BGCSM does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

277 Cumberland Avenue | P.O. Box 7830 Portland, ME 04112 | www.bgcmaine.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person