Program Assistant Jobs in Alabama

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE APPLYING:

Program Assistants work directly with Club members (ages 6 to 18) in our various program areas. While some Program Assistants are exclusively assigned to one Program Area, this position will cover a variety of areas in the Club as needed, and may include:

• Membership Clerk: The Membership Clerk; maintains accurate membership records and files; receives, logs and safeguards membership information and program fees; greets and directs club members and visitors; provides parents and visitors club informational flyers; answers phone and responds to callers questions; and, provides clerical support to club staff.
• Athletics - Club Programs include: Triple Play-Fitness, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Track, Non-Traditional Sports - Responsible for role-modeling and promoting healthy behaviors throughout Branch. Shall plan, publicize, organize and conduct instructional athletics activities, tournaments, games, leagues, fitness and special events.
• Games Room - Club Programs Include: Ping Pong, Billiards, Board Games, Social Recreation, Triple Play, Nutrition Education - Ability to plan, publicize, organize, and conduct instructional social recreational activities, tournaments, games, leagues and special events.
• Art - Photography, Digital Arts, Cultural Arts, Theater, Fine Arts – Watercolors, Charcoal, Acrylics- Ability to plan, publicize, organize and conduct instructional programming including art festival shows.
• STEM Programs - Digital Photography; 3D Printing; Scratch Game Development; Coding; Robotics; Science Experiments; Claymation; Basic Engineering.
• Education - Academic tutoring & homework assistance; Life Skills Development; Financial Literacy; Internet Safety, Nutrition Education; Embracing Inclusion; Bully Prevention.

This individual will also drive the 15-passenger Club van to transport Club kids from school to the Clubhouse, and for various outings and field trips throughout the year.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Prepare Youth for Success by creating an environment that facilitates participation and achievement.
• Monitor programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Drive 15-passenger Club van as required. (Our insurance carrier requires minimum age of 25, and good driving record for the last three years.)
• Recognize Club members for program participation and achievement.
• Participate in training, Branch staff meetings and Professional Development and In-service days.
• Assist the Branch Team in maintaining a clean and safe Club environment.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Branch staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, members' parents and others to assist.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of high school diploma, preferably with some college.
• Background working with youth, in particular young people from underserved neighborhoods.
• Relevant experience or education in an informal learning environment, such as, home schooling, Sunday school or competitive team situation.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and a talent for making people feel welcome.
• A passion for learning and helping others learn.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license (for positions requiring driving) and access to dependable transportation.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Travel between sites and to activities, as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (in performance of essential functions):

This position requires the activities of talking and hearing along with intermittent physical activities of stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motion.

Hours: Regular Part Time with a Variable Schedule

• Academic Year – 20-25 hours/wk Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Summer – up to 40 hours/wk Monday-Friday between 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

This schedule may vary slightly based on Club hours and at the discretion of the Branch Director. Extra hours, as needed, for special events.

• NOTE: All candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check, child abuse review by AL Department of Human Resources and a pre-employment drug screen. May also require a TB Test and basic physical. (All screens paid by BGCSA)

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. 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.

Are you ready for a job with personal meaning - to make a lasting beneficial impact our communities by positively influencing our children and teens? If you would like to be a part of the Boys & Girls Club Movement and you meet the qualifications, we welcome your application!

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