Boys & Girls Club Youth Worker

DESCRIPTION: The Recreational Worker/ Boys and Girls Club Youth Staff is responsible to work as a team to provide a safe and healthy environment for community members (adult and youth) and Club Members (K-12). The Recreational Worker/Boys and Girls Club Youth Staff will work in all program core areas including: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Enjoy working with Youth of all ages. Provide supervision during all activities to ensure the safety of our Youth. Demonstrate and explain activities and games clearly and interact/remain involved during each activity. Ability to assess, interpret and respond appropriately to verbal and nonverbal communications of children and other staff Assist Club Members/Youth with homework. Participate in developing daily and monthly activity plans. Maintain communication with parents/guardians. Follow Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club policies and procedures; ensure Youth are following rules. Supervise and discipline Club Members/non-members following Recreation Center/Club Policies. Complete incident reports and documenting of incidents; report all incidents to supervisor. Know emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment. Report all accidents, and incidences to Youth Director. Encourage education, culture, healthy and physical lifestyle. Provide a positive experience for Youth at all times. Cook and serve snack/meals to the youth daily. Maintain attendance records on children/youth within the Center and during activities. Upholds confidentiality at all times. Attend staff meetings and trainings. Transport Youth to and from activities. Maintain cleanliness of program areas. Responsible to complete all other duties as assigned and not detailed in this job description as provided by the Director of Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club.