Youth Activity Worker

About the role

The Youth Activity Worker position is a full time nonexempt (hourly) position at least 30 scheduled hours a week/with benefits like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and additional time off. YDP 30 positions will be assigned to a club and expected to float to other sites within their region (on an as-needed basis) to ensure the organization has adequate coverage. Youth Activity Worker can expect to play a critical role in leadership club operations.

Essential Functions

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.
• Within guidelines established by the Childcare/Program Director, effectively deliver a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.
• Consistently incorporate “high yield learning activities” in all childcare programs.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Meet Office of Child Care Licensing annual training requirements (18 hours).
• Help develop and maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators, Unit Board members, BGCDE administrators and Club professionals, community leaders and supporters, etc.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for youth at all times.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level Two: 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
• Must possess a School Age Site Assistant Certificate from the Department of Education
• Level Three: Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education
• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g., training).
• Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school.
• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
• Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
• Able to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; able to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work Hours

7:00am-9:30am & 2:30pm-6:00pm FT

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage for individual & immediate family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Free childcare for school-aged children based upon site availability.
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Range

$17.00 - $19.55 per hour