What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promise Afterschool Boxing Specialist position at City of South Salt Lake?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description : Afterschool Boxing Specialist
Department : Promise
Position Grade : Hourly
Supervisor : Center Coordinator
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Revision date : September 2024
SUMMARY
The Afterschool Boxing Specialist works directly with youth from diverse backgrounds to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised afterschool program while acting as a positive adult role model. The Afterschool Boxing Specialist provides positive leadership and establishes a structured program to give Promise South Salt Lake program participants the stability and nurturing environment they need for growth and success. The Afterschool Boxing Specialist primarily works with the Central Park PAL Boxing program, provides coaching and mentorship, as well as a well-rounded program including academic support.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Delivers developmentally appropriate activities (academics and boxing related) to address grant objectives and goals for youth participating in the program
1.1 Becomes familiar with, selects, and plans boxing related activities and fitness programming
1.2 Leads and supervises groups of youth and addresses behavior issues when they arise
1.3 Ensures participants participate in homework, tutoring, or other academic activities to stay qualified for the boxing program
2. Assists Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements
2.1 Collects accurate attendance and activity participation of youth
2.2 Communicates successes and challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors
3. Additional responsibilities
3.1 Arrives on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings, trainings, and events
3.2 Serves snacks and dinner, as well as oversees mealtimes (may need Food Handler's Permit)
3.3 Maintains daily cleanliness of all program areas (office, classrooms, gym, kitchen, etc.)
3.4 Works at city-sponsored events periodically, typically held 1-2 times per month on a Friday evening or Saturday morning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Experience with boxing rules, regulations, and safety procedures
- High School Diploma or GED required, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience
- Experience working with youth; afterschool or recreation environment preferred
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
