Position Summary: Junior Staff are Club Members who work with our staff to assist in the delivery of quality and developmentally appropriate department-specific programs, activities, services, and special events.
Junior Staff receive on-the-job youth development training under the supervision of assigned adult staff in program areas
*Assist in the delivery of department-specific program, activities, and events as directed. • Assist in the monitoring of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate. Report any disciplinary or other issues to the supervisor. • Assist younger members with department rotation, lining up for transition and meal times, and other events throughout the club. • Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate. • Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey. • Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean program area(s). • Participate in individual and group supervision sessions. • Attend regular Junior Staff training workshops and other specialty clubs such as Keystone, College Club, etc. • Other related duties as specified by the Director.
General BGCB Expectations: • Healthy Role Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to serve as healthy role models while working with our members. • Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge. • Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field. • Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
Required Skills
Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand • Experience working with children and youth preferred. • Knowledge of youth development principles. • Good interpersonal and communication skills required. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change. • Be or become CPR / FA certified if working in summer camps.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Experience
Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand • Experience working with children and youth preferred. • Knowledge of youth development principles. • Good interpersonal and communication skills required. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change. • Be or become CPR / FA certified if working in summer camps.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: