Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Where PLAY is Serious BUSINESS! Have fun while teaching boys & girls how to play with purpose be a good teammate and become healthier too! productive caring and responsible adults Our Vision:Our vision is to be a thriving asset to our community valued vibrant and supported for empowering every child who walks through our door giving them an extra edge in life. Our Values:Be the Change.Embody your ideas and set the cascade of transformation in motion.Empower Positivity.Positive minds positive vibes and positive life We strive to create an environment that allows our members to make positive choices.Youth Centric.Embrace challenges that lead to a better experience for the kids and empower them to explore discover fail and learn. If a kid can do it a kid should do it.Embrace Diversity.Foster a culture of respect equality and inclusiveness and celebrate that we are all unique beings.Creative Togetherness.The sum of the parts (innovation collaboration) equal more than each on its own. Position Description: Job Title: Recreation & Sports Activity Leader Classification: NonExempt Hours Per Week: Monday Friday 2:00pm6:15 pm Wednesday 1:006:00pm Additional Hours Available in AM Salary: $16.50 $18:00 per hour depending on experience and education Reports to: Site Coordinator/Director Locations:Lake Forest Primary Function: - Under the supervision of the Site Director the sports fitness & recreation activity leader will assist the program directors to implement and supervise activities for youth ages 514. Guiding members to participate in recreational games activities and organized sports to learn basic game/sports fundamentals good sportsmanship and development of healthy lifestyles in a safe fun and creative environment. Ensure warm up drills and cool down exercises are included with every body movement session which includes staff and volunteers. Recognize and celebrate youth development success daily and monthly by participating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America specialized competitions and recognition programs. Create an opportunity for members to showcase their athletic and mental talents with seasonal sports/game leagues clinics showcases or tournaments when invited or presented. Flexibility to assist in other program areas may be required. Also adhere to safety policies and procedures regarding COVID19 which includes; Physical distancing sanitation procedures CPR/First Aid recertification amended first aid response procedures protection from infection protocols etc.
Key Roles: - Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct safety and development of club members.
- Monitor and evaluate programs services and activities to ensure safety of members quality in programs and appearance of the facility at all times.
- Deliver a weekly calendar of activities as designed by the Branch/Program Director offer ideas to create a variety of activities thematic to the season and information is delivered to the director in a timely manner.
- Ensure to follow the activity calendar as posted for club members to review and participate.
- Ensure safety of members and provide a productive work environment by participating in weekly/monthly/quarterly staff meetings.
- Greet members and parents enthusiastically using his or her first name as soon as he or she enters the Club or program area.
- Daily promote positive relationship building.
- Redirect negative behavior with positive communication.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and communicate with Branch Director when ordering is required.
- Set and maintain appropriate standards of behavior using positive reinforcement while supporting childrens selfesteem.
- Reports injuries and completes required forms.
- Daily keep program area clean neat and organized.
- Complete housekeeping and facility maintenance duties as assigned.
Expectations: - Serve as an ambassador and role model demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner.
- Commit to building a safe childfocused community.
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
- Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
- Treat others with courtesy and respect.
- Respond to member family member volunteers and colleagues needs.
- Maintain a high standard of ethics integrity and confidentiality.
- Outgoing and fun.
- Good selfmotivation.
- Skills/knowledge Required:
- High School Diploma or GED or attending college or reentering the job market.
- Experience working with children/youth/teens.
- Knowledge of youth development.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Knowledge of group dynamics and ageappropriate activities for schoolage children/youth/teens.
- Good computer literacy with multiple computer applications.
- Valid CA drivers license.
- Plus Bilingual capabilities in Spanish.
Benefits: - CA Sick Pay Guidelines 2023.
- Free Child Care.
- Staff Gear Discounts.
- 401(k) matching
- Professional Development Opportunities.
- Recognition Programs.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part Time Salary: $16.00 $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 40 per week
Schedule:Monday to Friday
Application Question(s): What days MonFriday are you able to work from minimum 26pm Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person
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