Program Assistant - Games Room -18

• Location 1391 S Cedar St.,Foley, AL, 36535,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

When School's Out...Clubs are In!

This is a PART-TIME position, approximately 20 hours per week (full-time hours in summer).

Position:
Program Assistant - Games Room (Part-Time)

Hours:

Between 2:30pm and 6:30pm Monday through Friday during the school year (up to 20 hours per week), and up to 40 hours per week between 7:30am-6:30pm during June and July for the summer program.

Occasional evening or weekend events may be required (these are very infrequent). Pay Rate: $15 per hour

Boys & Girls Clubs are more than simply a place for kids to "hang out"; for many young people we are a sanctuary that provides a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn and grow. It is the dedication and support of caring adults that allows for this enrichment, hope and opportunity.

As a leading youth services organization, we recognize that our excellence is largely achieved through talented and motivated staff. Our employees are integral to the success of the respective programs and the organization as a whole. Our staff are educators, coaches, performers, artists, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. Our staff are highly skilled, diverse, and dedicated and we seek to recruit and hire individuals who will approximate these qualities and enhance the opportunities available to our members.

Program Assistants work directly with Club members (ages 6 to 18) in our various program areas. The Games Room Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing the game room area within a club, planning and facilitating recreational activities for members, enforcing safety rules, maintaining equipment, and creating a positive and engaging environment for young people to enjoy various games and activities, all while promoting youth development through active play.

Requirements

This is a PART-TIME position, approximately 20 hours per week. (Full-time hours in the summer.)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Activity Planning and Implementation:

• Designing and executing fun, age-appropriate games and tournaments using pool tables, air hockey, foosball, board games, video gaming, etc.
• Introducing new games and activities to keep things fresh and engaging.
• Adapting activities to cater to different skill levels and interests of members.

Supervision and Safety:

• Monitoring the game room to ensure safe play and adherence to club rules.
• Addressing conflicts or disruptive behavior promptly.
• Enforcing proper equipment usage and maintenance.

Member Engagement:

• Promoting game room activities to Club members and encouraging participation.
• Building positive relationships with members and providing guidance as needed.
• Facilitating team-building activities through games.

Operational Duties:

• Keeping the game room clean and organized.
• Maintaining inventory of games and equipment.
• Reporting any issues with equipment or facilities to supervisors.

Administrative Tasks:

• Recording participation data and maintaining logs.
• Attending staff meetings and participating in training sessions (which may include two to four Saturdays throughout the year).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion for working with youth:
Genuine enthusiasm for engaging and supporting young people in a recreational setting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills:
  Ability to interact effectively with children and build rapport.
• Leadership abilities:
  Confidence to guide and manage group activities.
• Organizational skills:
  Capability to plan, manage, and execute activities efficiently.
• Knowledge of recreational games and activities:
  Familiarity with various games (including video gaming) and ability to teach rules and strategies. E-sports will be soon be introduced into our program, so experience in gaming will be essential to the success of implementing this element.

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (minimum of high school diploma or GED).
• Experience:
  
  1-year related work experience with youth, in similar programming.

FUNDAMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

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