KidsCare Program Assistant AM Float

Kids Care Program Assistant AM Float

Location: Goshen, IN

Are you wanting to make a difference and impact local youth? Are you searching for a mission where you Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passion
OUR
team is for you! Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County have been changing children’s lives for over 65 years! We have opportunities to mentor youth by assisting with program activities and creating on-going relationships. This role focuses on activity and program support at our school based Kids Care location.

This position supports the implementation of programs and activities for youth ages 5-12 across multiple locations. The Kids Care Assistant Float will work the morning shift (5:30 AM–8:30 AM) based on program needs.

This role requires flexibility and willingness to travel between any of the organization’s 14 Kids Care sites, located across six school districts:
Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Elkhart, Middlebury, and Nappanee. The administrative office serves as the primary home base. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel that exceeds the employee’s normal commute. Programs focus on fostering positive identity; educational success; social, emotional, and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills; and strong character development.

• Part-time, 10-15 hours per week
• Monday through Friday: AM Shift ranging from 5:30am-8:30am

• Actively supervise and engage youth in daily Club activities, maintaining full visibility by continuously circulating the room (e.g., performing “figure 8” walk patterns).
• Ensure the health and safety of all members by enforcing Club rules, monitoring behavior, and keeping program areas clean and hazard-free.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to safety concerns, injuries, or emergencies, following all Club policies and procedures.
• Support and deliver fun, creative, and educational programs that encourage learning, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Utilize Youth Development Strategies to promote members’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.
• Model and reinforce positive behavior, respect, and responsibility while fostering a culture of trust and inclusion.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with members, families, and fellow staff to create a welcoming and supportive Club environment.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance, recordkeeping, and program reporting as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure smooth transitions between locations and adapt quickly to the needs of different program sites.
• Travel to various program sites as needed, maintaining flexibility in schedule and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A team player with high energy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between sites.
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5-12.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to move continuously throughout program areas (walking figure-8 patterns, bending, kneeling, reaching) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to visually and audibly monitor children in variety of settings (indoor and outdoor)
• Ability to maintain composure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency or behavioral situations
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.