Teen Activities Leader

Make a difference! - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is looking for responsible, reliable, and caring adults who are committed to making a positive impact on the great futures of our kids and teens.

Provides fun, educational programs including Education, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Technology.

Specifics: This is a part-time position, working approximately 20-25 hours per week, at $15.50 an hour. Paid training and orientation are required.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Part-time Teen Activities Leader is responsible for the safety and supervision of Club members in a variety of program areas. Under the direction of the Teen Development Specialist, the Part-time Teen Activities Leader delivers quality programs and high-yield activities to Club members. Utilizes the organization’s mission, vision, and values to set members up for success and provide an outcome-driven Club experience. Responsibilities include but are not limited to program development and facilitation, program area safety and cleanliness, providing guidance to volunteers, and transporting members.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Program Development & Implementation:

• Develops, organizes, and facilitates programs and activities utilizing a formal curriculum.
• Directly runs programming and high-yield activities in assigned area.
• Facilitates programming using a variety of methods, including lecture, discussion, active games, and supervised role playing.
• Administers outcome measurement tools.
• Delivers programs with an enthusiastic, high-energy, positive attitude.

Health & Safety:

• Ensures program areas remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Adheres to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making. Acts quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintains Club equipment and property to ensure they stay in good working order.
• Uses positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.
• Utilizes active supervision techniques when working with Club members.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Required:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Passion for working with teens.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to Club’s changing needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and be comfortable adapting to new technology.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and meets eligibility requirements to drive Club vehicles.
• Flawless ethics and integrity.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Recommended:

• Direct youth programming experience.
• Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aide certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. 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.

• Must maintain energy and be attentive for 8 hours or more a day.
• Must be able to regularly deal with normal levels of stress.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds in a safe and sound manner.
• Must be able to regularly sit, stand, walk, and occasionally run, jump, squat, kneel and twist.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work environment is varied, divided between typical office setting and roaming field work.
• Must be able to complete work satisfactorily despite significant, frequent distractions throughout the workday.
• Workload and working hours may fluctuate throughout the year.  Split shifts and longer than 8-hour days may be necessary.
• Work may require frequent and unexpected shifts in attention or direction.  May be required to provide programming directly for youth and/or teen members.
• May be required to drive Club vehicles, including a 15-passenger minibus.

Occasional Saturday or late evening programming or events may occur where attendance and/or assistance is required.

Salary : $16