YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT

About the Role

This position reports to the Building Principal or Assistant Principal of Activities & Enrichment and involves leading the Youth and Government Club, managing operations, and fostering student engagement and development.

Responsibilities

Club-Specific Responsibilities

• Recruit, organize, and supervise student members of the Youth and Government Club.
• Prepare students for competitions including area and state conferences.

Program Management & Operations

• Manage material logistics including budget, fundraising, publicity, and supplies.
• Manage equipment, program needs, and set-up and breakdown for meetings and events.
• Plan, advertise, and facilitate regular club meetings consistent with program needs and building schedules.
• Maintain sufficient student participation to support the club's continued operation, as determined by building administration.
• Submit activity participation reports as required by administration.
• Collaborate with building staff for facility use, scheduling, and event promotion.

Student Engagement & Development

• Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among students.
• Assist in engaging students in school-wide spirit and community events (e.g., Homecoming decorating, community activities).
• Recruit and promote the activity at community recruitment events such as:
  • Activities Fair
  • Meet the Teacher Night
  • 8th Grade Open House
  • Other events as needed

Communication & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Provide timely communication with students and parents regarding meetings, events, and expectations.
• Aesthetically maintain club website with accurate and timely information.

Supervision & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all school, Board, and safety policies during practices, meetings, and events.
• Supervise students at all club activities, maintaining appropriate discipline and safety.
• Complete all required training and adhere to district chaperone and supervision guidelines.
• Attend and oversee all club-related events, including after-school rehearsals and community performances.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend relevant faculty or activities meetings regarding club sponsorship.
• Maintain availability during off-season periods when planning or program responsibilities require attention.

Community Involvement

• Attend a minimum of one community event when requested (e.g., parades, fundraisers, community outreach).

Benefits

For external applicants, this role provides a contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. Benefit eligibility requires being a contracted district employee.