Youth Development Staff

WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Bridgeport, CT is seeking part-time staff to assist with the After School and Out of School Programs for elementary and middle school youth. You will help supervise activities, ensure safety, and support youth with homework and recreation, reporting to the ASP Coordinator.

Ideal candidates are at least 18 for adult roles or 16 for minor positions, with strong communication and group leadership skills. Proficiency in Google Classroom and basic Microsoft Office helps.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old for Adult Staff
• Minimum 16 years old for Minor Staff
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Group leadership skills and ability to manage youth
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google programs including Google Classroom
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with youth
• Ability to pass a background check
• Organized, reliable, hard-working with strong morals
• Able to work in an environment with youth

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned spaces according to safety protocols
• Participate in selecting age-appropriate games
• Conduct low and high energy activities for youth
• Referee/score keep games or friendly competitions
• Promote safe, positive, educational, and fun activities

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Google Classroom

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Classroom

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Part-time adult and minor employees in these positions are responsible for assisting in organization, supervision and implementation of the After School Program and Out of School Program for elementary or middle school-aged youth in accordance with safety standards set forth by Wakeman Boys & Girls Club. This role will not exceed 29.5 hours per week. This role reports directly to the After School Program (ASP) Coordinator.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

KEY ROLES (Role-Specific Essential Duties)

After School Care

• Supervise assigned spaces in accordance with Wakeman Boys & Girls Club's safety protocols
• Participate in the selection of age-appropriate games
• Conduct low and high energy games for youth
• Referee/score keep games and/or friendly competitions
• Promote positive friendships, learning, fun and exploration of STEM, arts, and physical activities

GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Implement Wakeman Boys & Girls Club's Safety Guidelines and best practice protocols.
• Manage group of 10-20 youth focused on various remote learning assignments.
• Ensure a clean, healthy, safe, positive environment is created and maintained. producing a sense of physical and emotional safety.
• Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

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

External

Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Minimum 18 years old (Adult Staff)
• Minimum 16 years old (Minor Staff)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Proficient understanding of Microsoft and Google programs, including Google Classroom
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining a positive demeaner with youth
• Ability to pass a background check
• Organized, reliable, hard-working, strong moral values
• Ability to work in an environment with youth

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Noisy environments.
• Running or light exercise.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Compensation is commensurate with age & experience.

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.