POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Sturgis After-School Program Instructor
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Unit/Site Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Working Hours: 3:00pm-6:00pm
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
● Implement programming, supervises members, and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supports objectives in outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character, and Citizenship assuring all programs meets Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the organizations standards and objectives.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outcomes Management
● Coordinate programming and activities for members by appropriate grades.
● Plan, implement, and facilitate daily activities using the BGCA program delivery model and curriculum.
● Ensure daily programming is well organized and meets BGCA requirements for safe, optimal club experience.
● Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
o Register new members and participate in their club orientation process.
o Promote and stimulate program participation.
o Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
● Program Development and Implementation:
o Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for all members and visitors.
o Monitor and self-evaluate programs, delivery, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs.
o Promote and stimulate program participation.
o Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
● Provide positive, visible, and continuous supervision of Club members during operating hours.
● Help Site leadership meet site’s ADA and performance objectives.
● Daily signing members in and out of programs.
● Manage member conduct daily and make recommendations to Program manager regarding disciplinary action(s) as needed.
● Maintain cleanliness of site facility.
● Manage and maintain site equipment and materials.
Resource Management & Evaluation
● Ensure safe practices are in place to implement quality programs.
● Complete required training.
● Support Club’s YPQA evaluation efforts as identified.
Additional Responsibilities
● Abide by and support the Club mission- to inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential, as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.
● May support special programs and/or events (i.e. Unity Day), and/or participate in the implementation of other Club activities as necessary.
● Assume other various duties, as assigned.
Relationships
● Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
● Internal: Has regular contact with members to be their best selves. Must be cooperative, friendly, and create a safe and harmonious environment.
● External: Maintain contact as needed with parents and other external community groups to assist in resolving problems and support Club efforts.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
● High school diploma or GED
● Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Experience with working with children and knowledge of youth development.
● Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
● Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
● Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
● Ability to deal with the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
● Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.
● Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.
● Must be able to participate in physical activities throughout the facility, on the property and/or on field trips.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
