Youth Programs & Recreation Assistant — Daily Swim & Events

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking staff to support youth sports and recreation programs across BCYF sites. The role involves assisting with sports activities, open gym, clinics, practices, and community events while maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment for youth and families.

The ideal candidate will have experience with kids, strong communication and leadership skills, a positive attitude, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids (e.g., babysitting, coaching, tutoring, etc.)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Positive, energetic attitude, and a team player
• Responsible and able to handle challenges with patience
• Required to swim every day

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with youth sports, recreation programs, clinics, practices, open gym, leagues, and special events, including age-appropriate drills, games, activities, and recreational programs.
• 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.
• Serve as a positive role model by providing welcoming, inclusive, and respectful assistance to youth participants and families.
• 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.
• Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps.

Skills

Kids experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Patience

Swimming daily

Job description

City of Boston is seeking staff to support youth sports and recreation programs across BCYF sites. The role involves assisting with sports activities, open gym, clinics, practices, and community events while maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment for youth and families.

The ideal candidate will have experience with kids, strong communication and leadership skills, a positive attitude, and reliability.