Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
JR Program Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach, Florida, United States, 33483
Reporting to the Club Director, the Junior Program Assistant (Junior PA) supports the implementation of programs in a specific club function or program area, including the Food Program, Homework Help, Social Recreation, Sports and Fitness, other core program areas, transportation, and/or front desk/clerical assistance.
Junior PAs are high‑school students expected to participate in Career Bound programs and encouraged to compete for the Youth of the Year award. Assignments are based on need and may differ from a child’s home club.
Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)
Complete BGCPBC full onboarding process.
Complete New World of Work high school curriculum.
Undergo training at assigned club to learn specific job assignments, gaining hands‑on experience and workforce competencies.
Attend club staff trainings.
If a club member, participate in Career Bound programming and other teen programs such as Keystone Club and Youth of the Year.
Enforce Boys & Girls Club rules and safety protocols.
Set a good example for members.
Listen to staff, volunteers, and members.
Ensure members obey safety rules.
Track work hours using club timekeeping system.
Maintain and manage a safe environment.
Relationships
Internal: Maintain contact with club program staff and director.
External: Maintain contact with members as needed.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Be 18 years of age or older. Preference for BGCPBC members or recent alumni.
Interest in youth development, social service, and/or education careers.
Ability to organize and follow lesson plans and directives.
Commitment to upholding all BGCPBC safety protocols.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Company Description Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm County is a non‑profit youth development organization that promotes the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The clubs provide a safe and constructive alternative to being home alone and offer award‑winning developmental programs that help youth build skills, self‑esteem and values during critical growth periods. Twenty clubs serve more than 10,000 children ages 6‑18. The mission 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.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Administrative
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Junior PAs are high‑school students expected to participate in Career Bound programs and encouraged to compete for the Youth of the Year award. Assignments are based on need and may differ from a child’s home club.
Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)
Complete BGCPBC full onboarding process.
Complete New World of Work high school curriculum.
Undergo training at assigned club to learn specific job assignments, gaining hands‑on experience and workforce competencies.
Attend club staff trainings.
If a club member, participate in Career Bound programming and other teen programs such as Keystone Club and Youth of the Year.
Enforce Boys & Girls Club rules and safety protocols.
Set a good example for members.
Listen to staff, volunteers, and members.
Ensure members obey safety rules.
Track work hours using club timekeeping system.
Maintain and manage a safe environment.
Relationships
Internal: Maintain contact with club program staff and director.
External: Maintain contact with members as needed.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Be 18 years of age or older. Preference for BGCPBC members or recent alumni.
Interest in youth development, social service, and/or education careers.
Ability to organize and follow lesson plans and directives.
Commitment to upholding all BGCPBC safety protocols.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Company Description Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm County is a non‑profit youth development organization that promotes the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The clubs provide a safe and constructive alternative to being home alone and offer award‑winning developmental programs that help youth build skills, self‑esteem and values during critical growth periods. Twenty clubs serve more than 10,000 children ages 6‑18. The mission 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.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Administrative
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