What are the responsibilities and job description for the Angola Teen Program Assistant position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County?
Teen Program Assistant - Angola Middle School
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Job Summary:
This position supports the implementation of programs and activities at the Ancillary Teen Site for youth ages 10-14. Programs will foster positive identity; education, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills and a moral compass.
Weekly Hours & Schedule
- Part time, 15 hours per week
- Monday through Friday, 2:45pm-5:45pm
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing fun, beneficial, and imaginative programs in the Teen Site.
- Assist in maintaining the health and safety of all youth at the site
- Assist in the promotion and interpretation of Club philosophies, methods, and accomplishments as they relate to teen programming.
- Assist in providing employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs-based and interest-based programs.
- Utilizing Youth Development Strategies, ensure members’ self-esteem is maintained and enhanced through their Teen Site experience.
- Support a culture of respect and trust with teen members.
- Continually model and teach character, morality and ethics.
- Build positive relationships with member families and the community.
- Act as an advocate for members and the Teen Site.
- Perform administrative tasks as required.
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Demonstrated competence working with youth in grades 5-8.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance
- Position my require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.
