Explorer Program Assistant - Flushing, NY

Location: 13301 41st Rd, Flushing, NY 11355

Salary Range: $16.00 per hour

Schedule: 25 hours per week 

Fall Schedule: September 3rd - December 20th

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff. The Program Assistant is responsible for modeling positive social interactions through combined academic, social, health and recreational programming. He/ She will assist in the guidance, supervision, and safety of members, while participating in activities alongside members to ensure encouragement and support. 

Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot. 

• Support the planning, implementation and supervision of activities
• Assists in facilitating lessons, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques
• Supervise the movement of members in all spaces
• Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Age Group Director and other necessary staff
• Attend mandatory professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool, preferred
• Strong communication skills 
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Credits in college or technical school
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer 

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.  If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.