Are you ready to make your summer unforgettable? The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley is calling all energetic, creative, and compassionate 18+ year-olds to join our team at Walter P Taylor Housing Club as Part-Time Youth Development Associates.
This isn't just any summer job; it's your chance to transform lives, including your own, in a community that needs your passion and enthusiasm.
Walter P is more than a place to be; it's a vibrant community where you can leave a lasting mark.
As part of our team, you'll lead thrilling activities and innovative lessons that break the mold of traditional learning.
Your mission is to light up our youths' summers with joy, discovery, and adventure, all within the welcoming and secure confines of our public housing clubs.
This summer, step into a role that goes beyond the ordinary.
Bring your creativity to the forefront, inspire young minds, and be the role model they'll remember for years to come.
At the Walter P Taylor club, every day is a chance to make a difference, challenge yourself, and grow in ways you never imagined.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement programs and activities in areas such as tutoring, technology, games, health, recreation, arts and crafts, etc.
for youth of all ages.
Develop and follow weekly lesson plans under the direction of Program, Education, and Club Directors.
Post weekly plans for parents/guardians and youth.
Encourage full participation in activities.
Identify alternative activities that correspond with weekly lesson plans to promote full participation.
Supervise and monitor program areas to ensure safety of members.
Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with Club team.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state and company standards.
Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
Supervise youth on school busses.
Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
Create bulletin boards for youth.
Orient volunteers to the Club, youth, and service opportunities.
Oversee volunteers serving within the Club.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
Ability to effectively collaborate, staff, directors, youth, and the community.
Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to remain active and energetic for 6+ hours.
REQUIREMENTS:
18+ years of age
High school diploma or GED required
1-2 years of experience with youth preferred
Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)
Passion for children!
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