Sport, Fitness & Recreation Leader [25hrs/week]

Title:  SFR Impact Assistant (Impact Leader I) - Part-time

Work Schedule: Part-time – non-exempt, generally scheduled up to 25 hours per week, Mondays – Friday, between 1:00 pm and 6:00pm. Training and youth workshops may be scheduled outside of this time.

Reports to:  SFR Impact Specialist

Department:    Sports, Fitness and Recreation

MISSION:“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Working under the direction of their assigned Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Impact Leader I plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve as positive role models, mentors and activity leaders to diverse youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years old. Helping youth acquire the necessary developmental assets they need to achieve Academic Success, adopt a Healthy Lifestyle and cultivate their Good Character & Citizenship. The BGCMC Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Impact Leader I is responsible for providing leadership and contributing to:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Encourage youth to participate and facilitate Healthy Lifestyle programs: sports, nutrition/fitness, recreation, field trips, and sports  leagues.
• Facilitate BGCMC programs during intercession periods.
• Monitors progress and takes action accordingly, emphasis on youth reach (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, average daily attendance, program participation, etc.) and impact.
• Assist with Club-wide special events and SFR events.
• Provide youth a safe, positive environment – both physically and emotionally.
• Uphold high expectations for youth and frequent recognition of youth.
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind;  help youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences.
• Serve as role model to youth exemplifying the pillars of Good Character & Citizenship
• Serve as a mentor to guide youth through personal and educational challenges
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, respect for others, and a strong commitment to the positive development and well-being of youth
• Model appropriate behavior, professionalism, responsibility, and respectful communication at all times
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of program spaces.
• Responsible for conduct as a role model/mentor for youth and mandated reporter.
• Provide adequate youth supervision per youth protection policy

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum of 6 months experience working in the Youth Development profession with youth between 6 to 18 years old.
• Minimum of 6 months experience contributing to the implementation of curriculum and/or programming for youth.   
• Must effectively show the ability to demonstrate classroom management skills. 
• Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace for maximum productivity.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent 

HIGHLY DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
• Communication skills
• Educational background in Health and Physical Fitness.
• Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement.

COMPENSATION

Pay rate begins at $19.00 to $19.96 per hour, and is based on experience. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.