What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports and Recreation Assistant - [Impact Lead I] Part Time position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County?
Description
Sports & Recreation Assistant (Impact Lead I – Sports, Fitness & Recreation (SFR)
Work Schedule: Part-time – non-exempt. Generally scheduled up to 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between 11:00 am and 6:00pm. Occasional late evening and weekend responsibilities (i.e., training, sports leagues, special events).
Reports to: Impact Specialist, Sports Fitness & Recreation
MISSION: “Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”
POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direction of their assigned Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Impact Leader I plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve as positive role models, mentors and activity leaders to diverse youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years old. Helping youth acquire the necessary developmental assets they need to achieve Academic Success, adopt a Healthy Lifestyle and cultivate their Good Character & Citizenship. The BGCMC Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Impact Leader I is responsible for providing leadership and contributing to the following:
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruit youth to participate and facilitate Healthy Lifestyle programs: sports, nutrition/fitness, recreation, field trips, and sports leagues.
- Facilitate BGCMC programs during intercession periods.
- Monitors progress and takes action accordingly, emphasis on youth reach (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, average daily attendance, program participation, etc.) and impact.
- Assist with both SFR and cub-wide special events.
- Provide youth a safe, positive environment – both physically and emotionally including assuming responsibility as a mandated reporter
- Uphold high expectations for youth and frequent recognition of youth.
- Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind; help youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences.
- Ensure safety and cleanliness of program spaces.
- Responsible for conduct as a role model/mentor for youth
- Contributes to strategic program planning and facilitates implementation with clarity of goals, roles and responsibilities. Ensures effective, accountable professional working relationships to achieve results.
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old.
- Minimum of 6 months experience coaching and/or implementing sports, fitness and/or recreation programs.
- Demonstrated classroom management ability.
- Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Google Work Space and Internet for maximum productivity.
- Reliable transportation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position including standing at least 50% of the time.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements including:
- Live Scan fingerprinting
- Background check
- Drug & Alcohol screening
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational background in Health and Physical Fitness.
- Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
- Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people.
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
COMPENSATION:
Starting salary $19.00 to $19.96 per hour and based upon experience and qualifications. 40 hours of paid California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family sick leave and 11 paid holidays. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Salary : $19 - $20
