Youth Activity Worker

Boys-; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking a full-time Youth Activity Worker to support club operations, member recruitment, program development and community outreach. The role includes ensuring adherence to safety standards, coordinating sports and recreational activities, and providing development opportunities for youth aged 6–12.

The position requires 30+ hours per week with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR certification or within two months of hire
• Ability to drive an 8-passenger van (valid license, <5 points)
• Experience working with Elementary and Middle School students
• Must pass FBI clearance and multiple background checks per Delaware regulations

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sports programs covering core areas; align with Youth Development Strategy
• Assist in planning and operating club-wide activities
• Assist in guidance and discipline of club members
• Meet licensing training requirements (18 hours)
• Develop positive community identity for the Club
• Plan and implement age-appropriate sports and recreational programs
• Ensure facilities are safe and well-maintained
• Promote programs to attract participants

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Driver with clean record

Child engagement

Leadership development

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Job Summary

The Youth Activity Worker position is a full time nonexempt (hourly) position at least 30 scheduled hours a week/with benefits like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and additional time off. YDP 30 positions will be assigned to a club and expected to float to other sites within their region (on an as needed basis) to ensure the organization as adequate coverage.

Youth Activity Worker can expect to play a critical role in leadership club operations. These could include, but are not limited to, member recruitment, program development and evaluation, community outreach, and professional development. During Summer Fun Club work hours may fluctuate above 30 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate well-rounded, well-organized sports programs that encompass all the Core Program Areas and follows the Youth Development Strategy and is designed to meet the objectives set by the incumbent and the Program Director. The program should be conducted in a professional manner, supportive of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning and operating club-wide activities.
• Assist in the guidance and discipline of club members.
• Meet Office of Child Care Licensing annual training requirements (18 hours)
• Assure that administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing a positive identity for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Development, manage and implementing sports and recreational programs suitable for different age groups; to include sports events, tournaments, and competitions.
• Inspecting sports and recreational facilities to ensure they are safe and well-maintained.
• Promoting the sports and recreational programs to attract participants.
• Ensuring all sports and recreational activities adhere to health and safety regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire
• High School diploma, experience working with Elementary and Middle School students.
• Must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per DelaCare regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g., training). Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
• Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
• Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work Hours:

Monday –Friday; Split shift 6:30AM- 9:00AM & 2:30PM- 6:00PM

FT Employee Benefits Incentives

All of our employees are valued and receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage for individual & immediate family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Free childcare for school-aged children based upon site availability.
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.