What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Recreation & Fitness Program Assistant position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester?
Company Overview
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester is a recognized leader in youth development, dedicated to providing enriching programs that foster growth, learning, and fun for children and teens. Our comprehensive offerings include after-school activities, early education, and social recreation designed to support children of all backgrounds and abilities.
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Teen Recreation & Fitness Program Assistant to join our team. The Teen Recreation & Fitness Program Assistant is responsible for assisting and overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within BGCD programming and will lead the teens in age appropriate development activities that promote: Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship and Academic Success
KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)
● Assist in the delivery, supervision and engagement of teen programs, activities, and events in the teen center and fitness center and on field trips as directed by the Teen Director.
● Assist with the planning, supervision and delivery of Friday Night Teen Takeover events
● Provide consistent evening coverage and hands-on facilitation of summer programming: Safe Summer Streets (4–10 PM), creating a safe, welcoming, and highly engaging environment.
● Assist the Teen Director in establishing and maintaining area program goals and setting that ensures the health and safety of members.
● Maintain safety of members as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing with teens, parents and other program staff at all times.
● Assist in the supervision of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse and on field trips as deemed appropriate.
● Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouses, other departments and community organizations as appropriate.
● Collaborate with program partners and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.
● Ensure that members: actively participate in a variety of programs/activities; seek advice/guidance from staff in regard to problems; and receive caring, respect and recognition for their efforts
● Help create outreach materials and assist with program promotion
● Maintain documentation, attendance records, and assist with reports as needed
● Assist with meeting objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Assist in the supervision of part-time high school staff when necessary
● Demonstrate leadership to ensure conduct, safety and development of members.
● Assume other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
● High School Graduate/GED
● Some college preferred
● NASM Youth Exercise Specialist Certification (within 1 month of hire)
● Direct experience providing recreation programs for youth
● Knowledge of youth development principles
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
● Proven ability to work with and understand the needs of children and be committed to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds
● Knowledge of and commitment to carrying out the BGCD program philosophy and goals
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change
● Must be or become CPR / FA certified
● Must consent to and pass a CORI/SORI and background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate physical requirements. A majority of work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility, with some work performed outside, exposed to changing weather conditions. Must be consistently able to instruct and participate in a vast variety of sports and physical activities.
Occasional – Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; interruptions are common; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, handling objects with hands, talking and hearing. Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20