What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist (Round Rock) position at BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AUSTIN?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Creates lesson plans, set up materials, facilitates, and evaluates programming activities for youth to ensure enrichment programming is successful. Data enters member data and participation into database. Ensures a safe environment for all at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
- Data enters member data and participation into database
- Creates lesson plans and prepares materials for programming
- Leads activities designed to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development
- Works with youth individually or in groups to facilitate programming
- Provides feedback to Club youth using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students
- Enforces Club rules and policies
- Maintains a professional and role-model persona
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checks in and/or out youth attending Club adhering to procedures
- Takes daily class attendance and maintain accurate records
- Supervises youth in various settings including classrooms, cafeteria, playground, multipurpose rooms, and field trips
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Club area
- Prepares and serves food adhering to strict procedures
- Attends staff meetings and training sessions as prescribed
- May be required to drive a shuttle bus or Club transportation
- Perform Club leadership duties as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain close daily contact with Club staff and Club members to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instruction
- Maintain contact with external community groups, school administration, members’ parents and others.
HOURS:
School time: Part time hours (approx 29 hours a week) during the school year: 1:00pm to 7:00pm; Mon-Fri.
Out of school time (i.e. summer, winter, and/or spring break) may vary, but will remain a part-time position. Out of school time hours may range from 7:00am – 7:00pm.
Occasional nights or weekends may be required for training, field trips, or other Club-related activities.