Junior Staff

Junior Staff

Vestar Branch - Phoenix, AZ 85050

Overview

Salary Range $15.15 Hourly Position Type Part Time

Description

The Part-time Junior Staff is responsible for the safety and supervision of Club members in a variety of program areas. Under the direction of the Youth Development Supervisor, the Part-time Junior Staff delivers quality programs and high-yield activities to Club members. Utilizes the organization's mission, vision, and values to set members up for success and provide an outcome-driven Club experience. Responsibilities include but are not limited to program development and facilitation, program area safety and cleanliness, and providing guidance to volunteers. Part-time Junior Staff must be accompanied by an employee who is at least 18 years old when working with Club members.

Essential Functions

• Develops, organizes, and facilitates programs and activities utilizing a formal curriculum.
• Directly runs programming and high-yield activities in assigned area.
• Facilitates programming using a variety of methods, including lecture, discussion, active games, and supervised role playing.
• Administers outcome measurement tools.
• Delivers programs with an enthusiastic, high-energy, positive attitude.

Health & Safety

• Ensures program areas remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Adheres to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making. Acts quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintains Club equipment and property to ensure they stay in good working order.
• Uses positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.
• Utilizes active supervision techniques when working with Club members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum age 16 and at least going into Junior Year of High School.
• Boys & Girls Club membership.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to Club's changing needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and be comfortable adapting to new technology.
• Flawless ethics and integrity.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Recommended:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Club member.
• Participation in Keystone Program.

Physical Demands

• Must maintain energy and be attentive for 8 hours or more a day.
• Must be able to regularly deal with normal levels of stress.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds in a safe and sound manner.
• Must be able to regularly sit, stand, walk, and occasionally run, jump, squat, kneel and twist.

Working Conditions

• Work environment is varied, divided between typical office setting and roaming field work.
• Must be able to complete work satisfactorily despite significant, frequent distractions throughout the workday.
• Workload and working hours may fluctuate throughout the year. Split shifts and longer than 8-hour days may be necessary.
• Work may require frequent and unexpected shifts in attention or direction. May be required to provide programming directly for youth and/or teen members.
• Occasional Saturday or late evening programming or events may occur where attendance and/or assistance is required.