Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Program Assistant - Social Recreation (Canal Point)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Florida, New York, United States
Program Assistant - Social Recreation (Canal Point)
Implement activities within the program areas such as Education, Special Education (Technology), Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills and Physical Education.
Key Responsibilities
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
Promote and stimulate program participation
Provide guidance and role modeling to members
Conduct games and activities
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of club at all times
Supervise children
Enforce Boys & Girls Club Rules
Be a good example and a good listener to the members
Ensure children obey safety rules
Ensure all children are accounted for
Assist in daily care and maintenance of building, grounds and vehicles
Relationships
Internal: Maintain contact with Club program staff
External: Maintain contact with members and parents as needed; provide advice and/or discipline
Skills & Knowledge Required
High School diploma or GED
Experience working with children
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
Ability to enforce Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Certificate of CPR and First Aid Preferred
Valid Florida Driver’s License with safe driving preferred
Physical Requirements
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Company Description Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone—they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
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Key Responsibilities
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
Promote and stimulate program participation
Provide guidance and role modeling to members
Conduct games and activities
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of club at all times
Supervise children
Enforce Boys & Girls Club Rules
Be a good example and a good listener to the members
Ensure children obey safety rules
Ensure all children are accounted for
Assist in daily care and maintenance of building, grounds and vehicles
Relationships
Internal: Maintain contact with Club program staff
External: Maintain contact with members and parents as needed; provide advice and/or discipline
Skills & Knowledge Required
High School diploma or GED
Experience working with children
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
Ability to enforce Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Certificate of CPR and First Aid Preferred
Valid Florida Driver’s License with safe driving preferred
Physical Requirements
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Company Description Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone—they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
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