BCYF Nazzaro Community Center

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BCYF Nazzaro Community Center in Boston is seeking an energetic staff member to assist with youth sports, recreation programs, clinics, and events for residents. You will help with setup, supervision, and breakdown, while keeping facilities safe and organized and engaging participants.

The role emphasizes being a positive role model for youth and families, with some sites involving additional duties such as facilities/front desk tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a Boston resident.
• Ages 14-18.
• Enjoys working with children and the public.
• Keep work area clean for safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with youth sports, recreation programs, clinics, practices, open gym, leagues, and events.
• Set up, supervise, engage participants, and help with cleanup; organize equipment; maintain a safe gym and fitness space.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth and families.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification efforts with the Boston City Youth Corps.

Skills

Youth engagement

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Overview

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's residents by partnering with various organizations to offer a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities based on neighborhood needs and interests." BCYF Nazzaro Community Center provides activities and programs for all residents of the City of Boston. Some of our programs include:

• Senior Citizens' Programs
• Toddler Time
• After-School Programming for children ages 6-12
• Tween Programming for children ages 10-12
• Teen Programming for youth ages 13-19
• Recreation Activities
• Weight Room Access, and more.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

• A Boston Resident
• 14 -18 years of age
• Enjoys working with children
• Enjoys working with people/public
• Clean work area to insure safety