Athletic Staff

Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth throughout the greater Seattle area.  If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

Opportunity Overview: ATHLETIC STAFF

Support the Program Director in facilitating pre-designed programs in an assigned area. Expected to communicate with and motivate youth in a positive manner. Majority of responsibility is working directly with youth, ensuring their safety, well-being and development through interactive play and other activities as directed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for creating and implementing weekly program calendars for summer.
• Contribute to ensuring a healthy and safe environment while helping to ensure that facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Contribute to planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs, services and activities.
• Ensure a productive work environment.
• Prepare activities which ensure that a culturally and developmentally appropriate program is offered.
• Develop positive interactions with children and their families.
• Ensure that all rooms are maintained to high standards of safety; are organized and neat.
• Transport small groups of children in a safe and careful manner on field trips using a Club twelve passenger van, walking or using public transit.
• Meet regularly with the staff and director to ensure the smooth running of all programs.
• Work assigned shift, with an expectation to be flexible.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor. Communicate daily to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.

External: Support external contact as instructed with community groups, schools, member’s parents and others as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in high school.
• Youth development experience preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred.
• Good organization and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Understanding of youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way.
• Ability to learn and support new ideas for the good of the Club.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with school age children preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with children and other adults.

HOURS: Variable Part-time, less than 20 hours/week
LOCATION: Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club
PAY RATE: $22.00-$23.00 per hour depending on experience. (Lifetime Range $20.00-$22.25 per hour)
FSLA: Non-exempt

Benefits of working with us include:

• Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees
• Generous 401k Employer Matching
• Employee Tuition Assistance
• Orca Cards

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are