Youth Staff Member (Under 18 years old)

Salary: $15-$17 per/hr

TITLE: Junior Staff 

DEPARTMENT: Programs 

REPORTS TO: Program Director 

COMPENSATION: $15-$17 an hr. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield is to inspire and enable all  young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential  as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. 

This position is designed for people who are under the age of 18 and above the age of 16 who are interested in working with youth in the future. This position provides great experience for individuals in highschool and would like to gain experience working with elementary aged children. 

Full Job Description  

The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield is seeking a professional, motivated, and nurturing  Junior Staff to help with general supervision and childcare, day-to-day maintenance,  and cleaning tasks during our Aftercare and Summer Camp program. The candidate’s primary  responsibility is to ensure that club members' safety and support the effective function  of programming throughout the summer camp program.  

Responsibilities  

• Participate in all staff training and meetings  
• Guide individual campers and groups in participating in all program activities  • Supervise all aspects of the campers’ day including outside play and pool times when needed • Assist in teaching or leading activities as assigned 
• Set a good example for youth and others including cleanliness, punctuality,  sharing clean-up, and sportsmanship  
• Organizes and assists in various small and large group activities • Disinfect commonly used items like bathrooms, desks, door handles, office tools,  and phones. 
• Empty trash and recycling bins 
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills  

• Good communication skills 
• Good organization skills 
• Knowledge of safety guidelines as established by the organization • Time-management and multitasking abilities 
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors  
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability  
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control  

Requirements  

• Available to work with little to no interruption (9 weeks) • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to work up to eight hours a day in an active  youth-focused environment that may require some physical exertion. • Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with  children, or in a related field 
• First AID, AED, BLS/CPR certification preferred 

COVID-19 Considerations

All Staff Members are required to be vaccinated per state requirements. Masks are  strongly encouraged but not mandatory. 

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 to be interpreted as, a  comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives  required of employees assigned to this job.