After-School Academic Mentor & Youth Coach

Boys-; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan is hiring for an after-school program role focused on planning, supervising, and promoting engaging activities for children and youth. You will create a safe, supportive environment and help youth develop skills and positive behaviors.

Responsibilities include implementing programs, monitoring safety, guiding staff and volunteers, and maintaining records. Flexibility for light administrative duties and van driving may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children or youth required.
• Knowledge of youth development and positive youth engagement required.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with youth required.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs and activities for youth.
• Ability to provide academic support and explain concepts patiently.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe and engaging environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, supervise, and promote educational activities and programs after school for children and youth.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes: Promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety and quality; ensure Club appearance.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.
• Evaluate programs on a continual basis and ensure programs and activities are inclusive of gender and cultural diversity.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities and events conducted and participation figures.
• Ensure productive and effective performance of program staff and volunteers.
• May drive the Club van and perform light administrative duties as required.

Skills

Youth engagement

Program planning

Behavior management

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Mentoring

Safe environment

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Literacy tutoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan is hiring for an after-school program role focused on planning, supervising, and promoting engaging activities for children and youth. You will create a safe, supportive environment and help youth develop skills and positive behaviors.

Responsibilities include implementing programs, monitoring safety, guiding staff and volunteers, and maintaining records. Flexibility for light administrative duties and van driving may be required.