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WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Youth Development Staff

WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610

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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.

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