Title: Program Assistant - Youth Development Professional
Reports To: Clubhouse Director Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Summary of Responsibilities: Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that, encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Assist in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities according to guidelines established by the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol. Incorporate BBGC mission, vision, goals, philosophies, policies, and development of a wide-ranging environment. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with families, children and colleagues. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of Boys & Girls Club of Bristol agency policies and procedures.
- Adequately supervise children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of entire group whether working with a small group or individuals.
- Assist in the preparation of the day to day operations of your clubhouse or facility.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of facility.
- Plan, develop and implement engaging age appropriate activities and lesson plans for club members.
- Maintain and follow all safety and health procedures of the clubhouse in accordance with DPH, OEC Statues & Regulations and the organization’s policies & procedures.
- Ensure safety in all program areas. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Engage children in positive recreational and educational activities. Inform Clubhouse Director of any concerns with children.
- Serve as a positive role model for children, families, school personnel and colleagues. Implement positive techniques in the guidance and discipline of children.
- Maintain a professional demeanor that promotes teamwork among all school-age and organization’s staff.
- Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance club member’s play with engaging activities.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings to meet continuing education requirements. Continue professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback, and reading professional literature.
- Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect with colleagues. Assume a fair share of work. Look for ways to be helpful. Demonstrate initiative. Offer and share ideas and materials with colleagues.
- Assist in covering at other school-based sites to help maintain ratios if needed.
- Perform any other duties as requested by the Clubhouse Director, Director of School-Based Programs, and/or executive staff.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Must be 18 years of age or older (Tier II)
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Experience working in child care setting, preferred.
- Epi-pen, First Aid, CPR, and Administration of Medication certified, preferred.
- Pass Tuberculin test & statement of good health from a licensed physician.
- Must Pass Fingerprint and Department of Children & Families’ background check.
- Must possess the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children.
- Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, families and the Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol management and operations.
- Support organizational mission, vision, philosophies, values, goals, and policies to families, colleagues, and community.
Physical Requirements/Work Environments:
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 to perform the essential functions.
- Able to work in a standing position and walk throughout the day
- Must be: highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises including multiple levels with or without the use of an elevator; able to travel throughout the community; self-reliant, resilient and able to work in a fast paced, safe, accurate work site for 3-8 hours per day.
- Must have: free range of body motion which enables incumbent to reach, pull, push, stretch, bend, stop, twist and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; vision and hearing acuity corrected to normal; ability to verbalize so the average person can comprehend.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Disclaimer:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able and willing to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for employees in this classification. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This does not contain, nor be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement. As explained in the Employee Reference Guide, employment with the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is employment at will.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.94 per hour
Application Question(s):
- This position requires availability for before and after school hours, typically from 6:30am-9:00am and 3:00pm-6:00 pm. Does this fit with your schedule?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bristol, CT 06010 (Required)
Work Location: In person
