Program Assistant - 18

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, Inc.; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, Inc. is seeking a part-time Program Assistant to support Club members ages 6–18 across a variety of program areas, including Athletics, Arts, STEM and Education.

The role includes supervising activities, assisting with homework, and driving the Club van as needed. The position offers afternoon hours during the school year (2:00 pm–6:30 pm, Mon–Fri) and fuller hours in the summer (up to 40 hours).

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Background working with youth or in informal learning environments.
• Requires valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Club members in program activities across multiple areas (Membership Clerk, Athletics, Games Room, Art, STEM, Education).
• Drive 15-passenger Club van to transport members as needed.
• Monitor safety and quality of programs; ensure clean and welcoming Club environment.
• Participate in training, branch meetings and professional development.

Skills

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Youth program experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Location 1391 S Cedar St.,Foley, AL, 36535,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE APPLYING:

• This is a PART-TIME position, approximately 20 hours per week. C
• Candidates must be at least 25 years old with a current d river license in good standing, and clean driving record for the last three years. (Required by our insurance carrier.)
• Must be able to begin work promptly at 2:00pm due to school pickup duties.

Position: Program Assistant (Part-Time)
Hours: Between 2:00pm and 6:30pm Monday through Friday during the school year (up to 25 hours per week), and up to 40 hours per week between 7:30am-5:30pm during June and July for the summer program.

Occasional evening or weekend events may be required.
Pay Rate: $15 per hour

Location: Foley Boys & Girls Club, 1391 S. Cedar Street, Foley AL

When School's Out...Clubs are In!

Boys & Girls Clubs are more than simply a place for kids to "hang out"; for many young people we are a sanctuary that provides a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn and grow. It is the dedication and support of caring adults that allows for this enrichment, hope and opportunity.

As a leading youth services organization, we recognize that our excellence is largely achieved through talented and motivated staff. Our employees are integral to the success of the respective programs and the organization as a whole. Our staff are educators, coaches, performers, artists, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. We are fortunate to enjoy the collegiality and expertise of a highly skilled, diverse and dedicated staff, and seek to recruit and hire individuals who will approximate these qualities and enhance the opportunities available to our members.

Requirements

Program Assistants work directly with Club members (ages 6 to 18) in our various program areas. While some Program Assistants are exclusively assigned to one Program Area, this position will cover a variety of areas in the Club as needed, and may include:

• Membership Clerk: The Membership Clerk; maintains accurate membership records and files; receives, logs and safeguards membership information and program fees; greets and directs club members and visitors; provides parents and visitors club informational flyers; answers phone and responds to callers questions; and, provides clerical support to club staff.
• Athletics- Club Programs include: Triple Play-Fitness, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Track, Non-Traditional Sports - Responsible for role-modeling and promoting healthy behaviors throughout Branch. Shall plan, publicize, organize and conduct instructional athletics activities, tournaments, games, leagues, fitness and special events.
• Games Room- Club Programs Include: Ping Pong, Billiards, Board Games, Social Recreation, Triple Play, Nutrition Education- Ability to plan, publicize, organize, and conduct instructional social recreational activities, tournaments, games, leagues and special events.
• Art - Photography, Digital Arts, Cultural Arts, Theater, Fine Arts – Watercolors, Charcoal, Acrylics- Ability to plan, publicize, organize and conduct instructional programming including art festival shows.
• STEM Programs - Digital Photography; 3D Printing; Scratch Game Development; Coding; Robotics; Science Experiments; Claymation; Basic Engineering.
• Education - Academic tutoring & homework assistance; Life Skills Development; Financial Literacy; Internet Safety, Nutrition Education; Embracing Inclusion; Bully Prevention.

This individual will also drive the 15-passenger Club van to transport Club kids from school to the Clubhouse, and for various outings and field trips throughout the year.

• Prepare Youth for Success by creating an environment that facilitates participation and achievement.
• Monitor programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Drive 15-passenger Club van as required. (Our insurance carrier requires minimum age of 25, and good driving record for the last three years.)
• Recognize Club members for program participation and achievement.
• Participate in training, Branch staff meetings and Professional Development and In-service days.
• Assist the Branch Team in maintaining a clean and safe Club environment.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:Maintains close, daily contact with Branch staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, members' parents and others to assist.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of high school diploma, preferably with some college.
• Background working with youth, in particular young people from underserved neighborhoods.
• Relevant experience or education in an informal learning environment, such as, home schooling, Sunday school or competitive team situation.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and a talent for making people feel welcome.
• A passion for learning and helping others learn.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license (for positions requiring driving) and access to dependable transportation.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Travel between sites and to activities, as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS(in performance of essential functions):

This position requires the activities of talking and hearing along with intermittent physical activities of stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motion.

Hours: Regular Part Time with a Variable Schedule

• Academic Year – 20-25 hours/wk Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Summer – up to 40 hours/wk Monday-Friday between 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

This schedule may vary slightly based on Club hours and at the discretion of the Branch Director. Extra hours, as needed, for special events.

*NOTE: All candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check, child abuse review by AL Department of Human Resources and a pre-employment drug screen. May also require a TB Test and basic physical. (All screens paid by BGCSA)

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Summary

Are you ready for a job with personal meaning - to make a lasting beneficial impact our communities by positively influencing our children and teens? If you would like to be a part of the Boys & Girls Club Movement and you meet the qualifications, we welcome your application!