Summer Program Assistant – Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Description POSITION

• Summer Program Assistant –
• Boys &
• Girls
• Club of
• Worcester (YouthWorks)
• AGE
• Requirement:
• MUST
• BE 18-25
• YEARS
• OLD
• Reports to:
• Director of
• Operations
• HOURS
• OF
• WORK:
• Part
• Time - 25 hours
• WORK
• STATUS: Non-Exempt - Seasonal Are you ready to be a positive force in the lives of youth while building real-world experience? Join our team and help create an awesome, supportive space where youth can grow, lead, and chase their goals. If you’re passionate, upbeat, and enjoy working with youth — this is the perfect opportunity for you! Position is a summer seasonal position for eight weeks from July 7th through August 14, this includes one week of training prior to program implementation. Must be available to work between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Must have flexibility and reliable transportation. This is an excellent entry level position for a motivated individual who is interested in working with youth. We are looking for a Part Time Summer Program Assistant who will assist with providing fun and engaging social, recreational, and educational activities to children ages 8-18 years primarily in the Athletics and Teen Room as well as other areas as needed. The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester is a nonprofit, charitable, educational organization recognized as a leading advocate for youth development, working to help youth of all backgrounds. Our mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to become responsible, productive, and caring citizens. We provide girls and boys with effective diverse programs and services; and demonstrate that caring adults can truly help young people grow into contributing human beings with the necessary skills for living.

Responsibilities

May oversee special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other Clubhouse activities as necessary. Must have the physical ability to sit, stand, run and jump for up to 3 hours May need to lift up to 50 pounds. May consult with parents concerning member and Clubhouse issues. Perform light cleaning and assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills: Education: High School Degree or equivalent required. AGE REQUIREMENT: MUST BE 18-25 YEARS OLD (YouthWorks is a state-funded youth employment program that helps teens and young adults (ages 14–25) gain the skills and experience needed to find and keep jobs. Participants take part in paid short-term work placements at public, private, and non-profit worksites. The program serves income-eligible youth living in targeted cities across Massachusetts.) Experience: A minimum of one year experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities. Skills/Knowledge required in the following areas: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities. CPR and First Aid certifications, preferred, but not required. Concussion Prevention certification, preferred, but not required. Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English) but not required. All applicants will be required to pass a criminal offender record information check (CORI) and a national background check.