Program Staff - Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County - Jackson, WI

Jackson Boys and Girls Club
Program Assistant – Part Time

Start Date: ASAP
School Year Hours: 3:00pm – 7:00pm ; Monday – Friday
Pay Rate: $7.75-10.00 per hour (Based on Education/Experience)

Mission Statement: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Primary Responsibility: Assists the Unit Director in the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of Boys & Girls Club curriculum, centered around the five core areas of impact:
1. Health & Life Skills
2. The Arts
3. Character & Leadership
4. Sports & Recreation
5. Education & Careers

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities) – Prepare Youth for Success: Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
– Promote and stimulate program participation.
– Interact with members and participate in their program orientation process.
– Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation:
-Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
-Assist the Unit Director in monitoring and evaluating programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
-Assist the Unit Director to prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision:
-Assist the Unit Director to ensure a productive work environment by participating in monthly branch staff meetings.

Set-Up/Clean-Up:
-Assist other Program Assistant staff to set up and clean up Club area daily.

Club Unity:
-Participate in Boys & Girls Club of America sanctioned programs and activities.

Additional relationships:
-May participate in special programs and/or events.
-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. Be an active member of the community and always represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive way.

Skills/Knowledge Required: Experience in working with children.

• Knowledge of youth development.


• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.


• Ability to deal with the general public.


• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.


• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.


• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. (will offer training).


• Valid State Drivers License.

Preferred Experience:

• College students/graduates majoring in Education or related field.


• Prior work experience in a Boys & Girls Club.


• Coursework or practical experience in a related field.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Required experience:

• Experience working with Children: 1 year