Program Assistant - Games Room -18

Kids for the Future; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Foley, AL is seeking a part-time Program Assistant for the Games Room. The role runs about 20 hours weekly during the school year, with up to 40 hours in summer; shifts mostly 2:30pm–6:30pm on weekdays and occasional weekends.

Pay is $15.00 per hour. You will supervise the game room, plan activities, and promote youth development through play for members aged 6–18.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with youth and creating a safe, engaging environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and staff.
• Leadership to guide group activities and supervise peers.
• Organizational ability to plan, run and track activities and logs.
• Familiarity with a variety of games and readiness to introduce esports.

Responsibilities

• Design and run age-appropriate games and tournaments in the game room.
• Monitor safety, enforce rules, and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Engage members, build positive relationships, and promote participation.
• Keep the game room clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
• Record participation data and attend trainings and meetings as needed.

Skills

Genuine enthusiasm for youth

Strong communication

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Knowledge of games & esports

Education

Two Year Degree

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 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

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

This is a PART-TIME position, approximately 20 hours per week (full-time hours in summer).

Position: Program Assistant - Games Room (Part-Time)
Hours: Between 2:30pm and 6:30pm Monday through Friday during the school year (up to 20 hours per week), and up to 40 hours per week between 7:30am-6:30pm during June and July for the summer program.

Occasional evening or weekend events may be required (these are very infrequent). Pay Rate: $15 per hour

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. Our staff are highly skilled, diverse, and dedicated and we seek to recruit and hire individuals who will approximate these qualities and enhance the opportunities available to our members.

Program Assistants work directly with Club members (ages 6 to 18) in our various program areas. The Games Room Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing the game room area within a club, planning and facilitating recreational activities for members, enforcing safety rules, maintaining equipment, and creating a positive and engaging environment for young people to enjoy various games and activities, all while promoting youth development through active play.

Requirements

This is a PART-TIME position, approximately 20 hours per week. (Full-time hours in the summer.)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Activity Planning and Implementation:

• Designing and executing fun, age-appropriate games and tournaments using pool tables, air hockey, foosball, board games, video gaming, etc.
• Introducing new games and activities to keep things fresh and engaging.
• Adapting activities to cater to different skill levels and interests of members.

Supervision and Safety:

• Monitoring the game room to ensure safe play and adherence to club rules.
• Addressing conflicts or disruptive behavior promptly.
• Enforcing proper equipment usage and maintenance.

Member Engagement:

• Promoting game room activities to Club members and encouraging participation.
• Building positive relationships with members and providing guidance as needed.
• Facilitating team-building activities through games.

Operational Duties:

• Keeping the game room clean and organized.
• Maintaining inventory of games and equipment.
• Reporting any issues with equipment or facilities to supervisors.

Administrative Tasks:

• Recording participation data and maintaining logs.
• Attending staff meetings and participating in training sessions (which may include two to four Saturdays throughout the year).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion for working with youth: Genuine enthusiasm for engaging and supporting young people in a recreational setting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to interact effectively with children and build rapport.
• Leadership abilities: Confidence to guide and manage group activities.
• Organizational skills: Capability to plan, manage, and execute activities efficiently.
• Knowledge of recreational games and activities: Familiarity with various games (including video gaming)and ability to teach rules and strategies. E-sports will be soon be introduced into our program, so experience in gaming will be essential to the success of implementing this element.

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (minimum of high school diploma or GED).
• Experience: 1-year related work experience with youth, in similar programming.

FUNDAMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

Maintains close daily contact with Club staff, Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information. Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in resolving problems/issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Visual: Normal acuity required daily for making color distinction, depth of sight, preparing/analyzing figures, computer use, and written records 8+ hours

Communication: Able to express thoughts and ideas in an accurate and understandable manner through verbal and written format with internal and external contacts 8 hours per day

Movement: Ability to maneuver within work site 6-8 hours per day

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing/Carrying: Able to comfortably move and manipulate up to 20 lbs of weight up to 4-6 hours per day

*NOTE: All candidates are required to undergo a criminal background and driving records check, a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and a child abuse review by AL Department of Human Resources. Some sites will also require a TB test and basic physical. (All screens are employer-paid.)

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. 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 on the

Foley community 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!