Recreation & Activity Leader

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, "Where PLAY is Serious BUSINESS!" Have fun while teaching boys & girls how to play with purpose, be a good teammate and become healthier too!

Mission: To empower and enable all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible adults.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be a thriving asset to our community - valued, vibrant, and supported for empowering every child who walks through our door, giving them an extra edge in life.

Our Values: Be the Change. Embody your ideas and set the cascade of transformation in motion. Empower Positivity. Positive minds, positive vibes, and positive life - We strive to create an environment that allows our members to make positive choices. Youth Centric. Embrace challenges that lead to a better experience for the kids and empower them to explore, discover, fail, and learn. If a kid can do it, a kid should do it. Embrace Diversity. Foster a culture of respect, equality and inclusiveness, and celebrate that we are all unique beings. Creative Togetherness. The sum of the parts (innovation collaboration) equal more than each on its own.

Position Description:

Job Title: Recreation & Sports Activity Leader

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 2:15pm-6:00 pm, Wednesday 1:15-6:00pm

Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour depending on experience and education

Reports to: Bluebird or Canyon Branch Director

Contact: Danny Panduro (Chief Program Office)

Locations: Laguna Beach (Bluebird or Canyon Branch)

Primary Function:

Under the supervision of the Site Director, the sports, fitness & recreation activity leader will assist the program directors to implement and supervise activities for youth ages 5-14. Guiding members to participate in recreational games, activities and organized sports to learn basic game/sports fundamentals, good sportsmanship and development of healthy lifestyles in a safe, fun and creative environment. Ensure warm up, drills and cool down exercises are included with every body movement session, which includes staff and volunteers. Recognize and celebrate youth development success daily and monthly by participating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America specialized competitions and recognition programs. Create an opportunity for members to showcase their athletic and mental talents with seasonal sports/game leagues, clinics, showcases, or tournaments when invited or presented. Flexibility to assist in other program areas may be required. Also adhere to safety policies and procedures regarding COVID-19 which includes; Physical distancing, sanitation procedures, CPR/First Aid recertification, amended first aid response procedures, protection from infection protocols, etc.

Key Roles:

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.

Promote and stimulate program participation.

Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of club members.

Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the facility at all times.

Deliver a weekly calendar of activities as designed by the Branch/Program Director, offer ideas to create a variety of activities, thematic to the season, and information is delivered to the director in a timely manner.

Ensure to follow the activity calendar as posted for club members to review and participate.

Ensure safety of members and provide a productive work environment by participating in weekly/monthly/quarterly staff meetings.

Greet members and parents enthusiastically, using his or her first name as soon as he or she enters the Club or program area.

Daily promote positive relationship building.

Redirect negative behavior with positive communication.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and communicate with Branch Director when ordering is required.

Set and maintain appropriate standards of behavior using positive reinforcement, while supporting children's self-esteem.

Reports injuries and completes required forms.

Daily keep program area clean, neat and organized.

Complete housekeeping and facility maintenance duties as assigned.

Expectations:

Serve as an ambassador and role model demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner.

Commit to building a safe, child-focused community.

Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.

Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.

Treat others with courtesy and respect.

Respond to member, family member, volunteers and colleagues needs.

Maintain a high standard of ethics, integrity and confidentiality.

Outgoing and fun.

Good self-motivation.

Skills/knowledge Required:

High School Diploma or GED or attending college or re-entering the job market.

Experience working with children/youth/teens.

Knowledge of youth development.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Knowledge of group dynamics and age=appropriate activities for school-age children/youth/teens.

Good computer literacy with multiple computer applications.

Valid CA drivers license.

Plus

Bilingual capabilities in Spanish.

Benefits:

CA Sick Pay Guidelines 2023.

Free Child Care.

Staff Gear Discounts.

Professional Development Opportunities.

Recognition Programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part Time