AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB JOB POSTING

LOCATION: Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club

SALARY: $10.00 per hour not to exceed 29 hours weekly

HOURS OF WORK: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, occasional weekends.

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 23, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.

The philosophy of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is to create a safe and positive environment while providing educational and cultural programs geared to meet the needs of youth, focusing on self-responsibility, maturity, and growth. The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking energetic and creative individuals to work in a fast-paced afterschool program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

2. promote and stimulate program participation;

3. participate in new club member orientation process;

4. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

1. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

2. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members

3. Maintain programs and appearance of the Club at all times.

4. Prepare periodic activity reports as requested.

5. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings

6. May participate in special programs and/or events.

7. May be required to drive Club van as needed

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Experience in working with children.

• Knowledge of youth development.

• Ability to manage youth and manage behavior concerns.

• Ability to deal with the general public.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge and understanding of Akwesasne community, values, traditions and social norms.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK & DRUG SCREENING MANDATORY BEFORE POSITION IS OFFERED.

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of education and experience. Completion of three month probation period and a positive criminal reference check mandatory before position is made permanent.

Please send a cover letter and resume no later than January 23, 2018 at 4:00 pm to:

Gilbert Jacobs, Acting Program Manager

Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club

P.O. Box 490

37 Rooseveltown Road

Akwesasne, New York 13655

For more information please call 518-358-9911.