What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orchard View KidsCare Program Coordinator position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County?
Orchard View KidsCare Program Assistant
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County have been changing children’s lives for over 65 years! We have opportunities to mentor youth by assisting with program activities and creating on-going relationships. This role focuses on activity and program support at our school based KidsCare location.
Job Summary:
This position leads the implementation of programs and activities for youth ages 5-12. Programs will foster positive identity; education, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills and a moral compass.
This position leads the implementation of programs and activities for youth ages 5-12. 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, 10.5 hours per week
- Monday through Friday 5:30am-7:30am (Wednesdays 5:30am-8:00am)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, implementation, and supervision of fun, beneficial, and imaginative programs.
- Maintain the health and safety of all children in assigned area by assuring that members understand and follow the behavioral expectations and that the room is clean and free from hazards.
- Utilizing Youth Development Strategies, ensure members’ self-esteem is maintained and enhanced through their Club experience.
- Collect fees and process money according to procedure.
- Maintain strong communication with parents, guardians, and school staff.
- Support a culture of respect and trust with members.
- Continually model and teach character, moral and ethics.
- Build positive relationships with member families and the community.
- Act as an advocate for members and the Club.
- Perform administrative tasks as required.
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5-12.
- Minimum one year experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter, drive, high level of expectations and performance for self and others.
- Position may 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.
