Youth Activity Worker

at Boys & Girls Club in Seaford, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

The Youth Activity Worker position is a full time nonexempt (hourly) position at least 30 scheduled hours a week/with benefits like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and additional time off.  YDP 30 positions will be assigned to a club and expected to float to other sites within their region (on an as needed basis) to ensure the organization as adequate coverage.

Youth Activity Worker can expect to play a critical role in leadership club operations. These could include, but are not limited to, member recruitment, program development and evaluation, community outreach, and professional development.  During Summer Fun Club work hours may fluctuate above 30 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.

Within guidelines established by the Childcare/Program Director, effectively deliver a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.

Consistently incorporate “high yield learning activities” in all childcare programs.

Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment and supplies.

Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.

Meet Office of Child Care Licensing annual training requirements (18 hours).

Help develop and maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators, Unit Board members, BGCDE administrators and Club professionals, community leaders and supporters, etc.

Present yourself as a positive role model for youth at all times.

Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE.

Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.

Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.