Athletic Staff

Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Now offering for a limited time up to $600 sign-on incentive ($300 paid upon hire and $300 paid after 6 months of employment)Leading the Change in Youth Development At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 20,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!Opportunity Overview: ATHLETIC STAFFSupport the Program Director in facilitating pre-designed programs in an assigned area. Expected to communicate with and motivate youth in a positive manner. Majority of responsibility is working directly with youth, ensuring their safety, well-being and development through interactive play and other activities as directed. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for creating and implementing weekly program calendars for summer.Contribute to ensuring a healthy and safe environment while helping to ensure that facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.Contribute to planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs, services and activities.Ensure a productive work environment.Prepare activities which ensure that a culturally and developmentally appropriate program is offered.Develop positive interactions with children and their families.Ensure that all rooms are maintained to high standards of safety; are organized and neat.Transport small groups of children in a safe and careful manner on field trips using a Club twelve passenger van, walking or using public transit.Meet regularly with the staff and director to ensure the smooth running of all programs.Work assigned shift, with an expectation to be flexible. Complete other duties as assigned. RELATIONSHIPS:Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor. Communicate daily to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.External: Support external contact as instructed with community groups, schools, member's parents and others as directed by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: High School diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in high school.Youth development experience preferred.Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred.Good organization and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Understanding of youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way.Ability to learn and support new ideas for the good of the Club.Minimum 1 year of experience with school age children preferred. Able to communicate effectively with children and other adults.HOURS: Variable Hour - Under 30 hrsLOCATION: Federal Way Teen Center, 31453 28th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003PAY RATE: $18/hrFLSA Non-exempt, hourlyBenefits of working with us include:PTO & Paid HolidaysAccess to Transit/Flexible Spending CardsEligibility for Free Medical Insurance through the WA Health ExchangeGrowth and training opportunities 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.All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATIONBoys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions. PI201548927

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