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Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh, a place to learn, a place to grow and a place to belong.

For more than 30 years, BGCLC has served the youth in Larimer County. Through amazing programs, caring staff, and a safe atmosphere, we give youth a place to go when they need support, care and most importantly, fun. We give youth a place to call home.

BGCLC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive before and after school experience for elementary-aged youth.

In this position, you will:

• Ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of Club members at all times.
• Provide guidance and act as a role model/mentor to assure conduct, safety and development of all members.
• Responsible for creating and upholding behavior standards and consequences for youth throughout the Club.
• Promote and stimulate program participation; while ensuring the five key elements for positive youth development occur daily: fun, supportive relationships, safe and positive environment, opportunities and expectations, and recognition.
• Help maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment, reporting major issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain close professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members.
• In the absence of the Site Director, day to day Club management will fall to the Program Lead.
• Assist Site Director with parent communication.
• Create and maintain positive proactive relationships with the staff.
• Assist Site Director with supervision and coaching of Youth Development Specialists.

Program Development & Implementation:

• Effectively develop, implement and administer programs and activities for members.
• Create and prepare daily programs for Youth Development Specialists.
• Monitor and evaluate programs and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all times.
• Work with Club staff to prepare periodic activity reports and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in the program area.
• Maintain accurate and daily program attendance counts.
• Assist with food service in the Club, following all Food Bank/Health Dept. safe food handling protocols.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Will participate in the implementation and delivery of other unit activities and events as necessary.
• May consult with parents concerning member and unit issues.
• May assist in new member registration and orientation.
• May be required to participate in weekly unit meetings.
• May be required to accompany staff on field trips.
• Some overtime may be required.
• Will assume other duties as assigned.

You are someone who:

• Likes to have fun, laugh, and be silly!
• Can be flexible & adaptable in an ever changing environment.
• Is organized and can work autonomously as well as with a team.
• Has the ability to develop, implement, & evaluate Youth Development programs that align with Boys & Girls Clubs' priority outcomes:
  • Academic Success
  • Good Character & Citizenship
  • Healthy Lifestyles as well as our mission.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Must have at least 460 verifiable hours of experience working with children ages 5
  -12.
• Prior experience working in an after-school setting is highly preferred.

Specialized Skills

• Bilingual Spanish speaking is highly preferred.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
• Demonstrated ability to comfortably and without judgement, communicate about sensitive subjects with youth and parents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, secure personal information and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Candidates must be able to pass a criminal/driving records investigation and reference checks.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leaders
• A supportive team
• Personal and professional growth…