BCYF Condon Community Center

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) in Boston is seeking assistants to support youth sports and recreation programs, organize activities, and help with events. You will ensure safe, welcoming environments for participants and families, and may rotate through facilities, front desk, and program support roles.

Ideal candidates will be professional, patient, with strong spelling and basic computer skills, ready to contribute to community programs and civic activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with youth sports, recreation programs, clinics, practices, open gym, leagues, and events.
• Set up programs, supervise participants, organize equipment, and ensure safety in gym and fitness areas.
• Provide welcoming, inclusive support to youth participants and families.
• May be assigned to facilities/front desk and program assistant roles across sites.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification efforts with the Boston City Youth Corps.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

Spelling skills

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Overview

The mission of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is to improve the quality of life for Boston residents by offering a variety of programs and activities. BCYF is the largest youth and human services agency in the city of Boston.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff with youth sports, recreation programs, clinics, practices, open gym, leagues, and special events, including age-appropriate drills, games, activities, and recreational programs. Sports may include basketball, futsal, flag football, volleyball, and more.
• Assist with program setup, supervision, participant engagement, and cleanup/breakdown for recreational, athletic, and enrichment activities and tournaments and community events. Organize, distribute, collect, and properly store athletic equipment. Help maintain a safe, clear, organized gymnasium and fitness center.
• Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
• Some youth staff at some BCYF sites may participate in some but not all the activities listed here; some may be assigned to multiple roles throughout the year, including facilities/front desk and program assistant.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

• professional presence and phone etiquette
• patience at multi-tasking
• strong spelling skills
• basic knowledge of computer applications