Social Recreation/Games Room Instructor- IP Center

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, effectively plan, implement, and deliver developmentally appropriate programs, activities and special events that engage members in activities in the Games Room for youth in grades K through 12. Responsible for creating a positive climate, designing engaging experiences, and instilling a consistent routine while keeping the climate fresh. The games room learning environment needs to support both formal and informal guidance, mentoring, character development and social skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor the games room while on duty
• Check out games, controllers, pool balls, ping pong paddles, and other equipment to participants
• Keep the game room neat and organized
• Assist in maintaining an updated inventory of video games and systems, sports equipment, and supplies
• Notify the Unit Director of any equipment or repair needs
• Planning, organizing, and implementing a range of program services and activities related to the Club Games Room
• Provide guidance and role modeling to youth
• Create and maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Effectively supervise and manage groups of youth
• Incorporate learning objectives, teaching procedures, and work standards for assigned programs
• Recommend and implementing modifications that respond to member needs and interests
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of program area(s), including materials & equipment
• Submit weekly plans outlining daily activities

Additional Responsibilities:

• May be assigned special projects and other duties periodically by Supervisor
• May participate in special programs and/or events
• May be required to drive Club bus/van if CDL has been obtained
• Part‐time employees are required to attend a certain amount of training (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast management will determine dates and times)
• Review and respond to e‐mails, voicemails and other forms of communication within one business day

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year experience in youth development
• Knowledge of teen development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid State Driver License

Valued Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Two or more years’ experience
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom, preschool, or childcare setting

Required Competencies:

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and maintain confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things
• Oral communications – speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate group presentation skills
• Written communications – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information
• Planning/organizing – prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
• Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

Relationships:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructors; instruct; and advise/counsel External: Maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information, and resolve problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, computers, files, and other general office equipment and products. Employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee must occasionally visit other Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Clubs.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low. When Club is in session, the noise level may be moderate to loud.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Diberville, MS 39540: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $14