GYM SUPERVISOR: SOUTH SIDE BRANCH
School-year seasonal position with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence.
Seeking experienced Gym-oriented activity leader to plan and carry out fun activities for elementary school-age children at our South Side clubhouse. Great after school job for an educator, coach, experienced summer camp counselor, etc. Additional opportunities may be available for the school year if mutually agreeable.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00 to 5:30/6:00 PM
Gym supervisor duties:
· Plan and lead Gym activities for rotating age groups (ratio is 1 adult staff to 12 children)
· Direct efforts of any Child Care Group Leaders or other staff assigned to assist the Gym Supervisor.
·Ensure that equipment and supplies are used safely and appropriately.
-Instill BGCP values of safety, positive communication, healthy strategies for conflict resolution, teamwork, fairness, inclusion, etc.
· Supervise members for safety and behavior management
· Plan and carry out ways to recognize and celebrate members’ achievements.
· Gym Supervisors are required to incorporate Boys & Girls Clubs of America national programs and resources as a portion of the program schedule.
Qualifications
- Required: Must be available Monday through Friday
- Required: Must have verifiable experience in planning and conducting age-appropriate Gym activities.
- Required: At least one year of youth-related work experience with school-age children in a group setting (required), in an urban, diverse setting (preferred).
- Required: Minimum of 12 or more college credits, and currently pursuing additional education if fewer than 24 credits (college transcript required as documentation).
- Preferred: 24 or more college credits (college transcript required as documentation).
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or higher (college transcript required as documentation).
- Successful candidates in past years have often had work or education backgrounds in Elementary Education, Youth Development, Child Care, Recreation, Arts Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related fields.
- Age 18 or older (required per state Child Care regulations).
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required (can be earned during employment).
- Successful experience working with diverse populations preferred (for example: English Language Learners and students in Special Education programs).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate positively with children of ages 5-12. Positive energy, welcoming attitude, patience, ability to set and reinforce expectations.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures of organization, in behavior management, safety and security, emergency procedures, etc.
- Ability to successfully pass all background checks if a conditional offer of employment is made, including but not limited to: national, state, and local background checks (fingerprint-based); continuous criminal records monitoring during the course of employment; RI D.C.Y.F. and relevant out-of-state child abuse registry clearance(s), employment and education verifications; reference checks; pre-employment drug test (for illegal drugs).
Pay Scale for part-time Child Care staff (college transcript(s) required as documentation)
12 to 23 college credits and actively pursuing additional education: $17/hour
24 to 59 college credits: $17 - $18/hour
60 or more college credits (no degree): $18 - $19/hour
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (any field): $19/hour
Associate's Degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field*: $20/hour
Bachelor's Degree with at least 18 credits in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field*: $20/hour
*Related fields: Child Development, Youth Development, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Pediatric Nursing, Home Economics/Family & Consumer Science, Recreation, Child & Family Services
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 12 college credits?
- How many college credits do you have?
- Do you have a college degree (Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree)? If so, what field did you study?
- If you have fewer than 12 college credits, are you actively pursuing additional education at this time?
- Are you available Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM?
Experience:
- work experience in Youth Development, Education or related : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- First Aid and CPR certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
