JR Program Assistant – After School Program Full Time

Reporting to the Club Director, the Junior Program Assistant (Junior PA) is assigned to support the implementation of programs within a specific Club function or program area, which may include, but is not limited to: the Food Program, Homework Help, Social Recreation, Sports and Fitness, other core program areas, transportation, and/or front desk/clerical assistance. Junior PAs who attend high school are expected to participate in Career Bound programs and are encouraged to compete for the coveted Youth of the Year award. The Junior PAs may not be assigned to their home (or previous home) Club; assignments are based on need.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)

• Complete BGCPBC full onboarding process.
• Complete New World of Work high school curriculum.
• Undergo training at assigned Club to learn to specific various job assignments, gaining hands-on experience and workforce competencies.
• Attend Club Staff trainings.
• If a Club member, participate in Career Bound programming and other teen programs such as Keystone Club and Youth of the Year.
• Enforce Boys & Girls Club Rules and safety protocols.
• Set a good example for members.
• Be a good listener to staff, volunteers, and members.
• Ensure members obey safety rules.
• Ensure work hours are tracked by using Club timekeeping system.
• Maintain and manage a safe environment.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain contact with Club program staff and Director
• External: Maintain contact with members as needed

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Be 18 years of age or older. Preference will be given to regularly attending members of BGCPBC (aged 18 or older) or recent alumni.
• Possess an interest in youth development, social service and /or education careers.
• Ability to organize & follow lesson plans and directives.
• Commitment to upholding all BGCPBC safety protocols.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company Description

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone -they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.