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Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County

Elkhart KidsCare Program Assistant AM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, Elkhart, Indiana, United States, 46516

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Pay range: $15.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Job Summary This position supports the implementation of programs and activities for youth ages 5-12. Programs foster positive identity, education, employment, social, emotional, and cultural competencies, community and civic involvement, health and life skills, and a moral compass.

Weekly Hours & Schedule

Part-time, 8.33 hours per week

Monday through Friday 5:30am-7:10am

Duties & Responsibilities

Actively supervise and engage youth in daily Club activities, maintaining full visibility by continuously circulating the room.

Ensure the health and safety of all members by enforcing Club rules, monitoring behavior, and keeping program areas clean and hazard-free.

Respond quickly and appropriately to safety concerns, injuries, or emergencies, following all Club policies and procedures.

Support and deliver fun, creative, and educational programs that encourage learning, teamwork, and personal growth.

Utilize Youth Development Strategies to promote members’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.

Model and reinforce positive behavior, respect, and responsibility while fostering a culture of trust and inclusion.

Build strong, respectful relationships with members, families, and fellow staff to create a welcoming and supportive Club environment.

Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance, recordkeeping, and program reporting as assigned.

Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED is required.

Bilingual preferred.

Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5-12.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to move continuously throughout program areas (walking figure-8 patterns, bending, kneeling, reaching) for extended periods of time.

Must be able to visually and audibly monitor children in a variety of settings (indoor and outdoor).

Ability to maintain composure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency or behavioral situations.

Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods, reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20 lbs.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

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