Summer School Community Partner- Boys and Girls Club - Program Aide

TITLE: Program Aide - Youth Development Professional

What is the Boys & Girls Club?
As “The Positive Place For Kids” we provide guidance-oriented character development programs for
children 6 to 17 years old conducted by professional staff. The Boys & Girls Club of Evansville nurtures
young people’s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and
competence. Core programs at the Club engage young people annually in activities with adults, peers and
family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential.
? This position will require working weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 12pm until 4pm.
? This position will pay an hourly wage of $12.00 an hour.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Program Aide / Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises members
and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting our priority
outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success
1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
? promote and stimulate program participation;
? provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Development and Implementation
2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in
members and visitors.
3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members,
quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity
reports.
Supervision
4. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings and training
sessions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
2. May be required to drive Club van.
3. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Program Aide
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club
members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/
instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and
others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public of any socio-economic and

ethnic background and youth age group.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Mandatory CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications.
• Valid State Driver’s License and good driving record. Agreeable

to obtain a driver's license if not currently held.

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste; work where chemicals are used for

cleaning; work where environmental dust, mist, and/or steam are occasionally present.

• Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any

time of employment.