JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Tween Director with planning and implementing age-appropriate, high-yield learning activities and programs. Through individual attention and participation in activities and events, serve as a mentor and role model to members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Director with direct supervision of members and with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
• Run HYLA (high-yield learning activities) two days per week in a designated quiet area.
• Run one specialty program weekly with members within the program area.
• Run weekly tournaments and contests for members.
• Assist the Director in ensuring that members understand and follow the Boys and Girls Club Code of Conduct and Behavior policies.
• Assist the Director in supervising part-time staff to ensure that they understand and follow the Boys and Girls Club Code of Ethics and Staff policies within the Club and with members.
• Encourage members to participate in all areas of the Club and promote special events and programs.
• Spend one-on-one time each week mentoring and providing positive life and health-based skills and knowledge. Encourage discussion about interests, school, and home life to gain an understanding of challenges and goals, which will allow you to provide guidance and positive feedback.
• Serve as a positive role model to the members to inspire them to realize their full potential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High School diploma preferred and participation in a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred and at least 1-year experience in a youth organization is desirable and may be substituted for a formal degree.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead childhood activities and events.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to participate in program curriculum development.
• Experience with MS Office including MS Word and Outlook.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass background screening including.
• Consistently display strong communication and interpersonal skills in a customer friendly approach.
• Treat members and other employees of the team with respect and in a professional manner at all times. 
• Demonstrated ability in cooperatively working with young people, parents, and colleagues.
• Team and goal-oriented approach required.
• Ability and willingness to mentor and help others learn and succeed.
• Ability to consistently remain calm, focused and professional in a large group and/or high stress situation caused by conflict or difficult members or parents.
• Ability to be flexible with base hours as assigned by the Program Director to ensure complete coverage of all open hours of operation, including school vacations and summer camp.