Team Member

As a Boys & Girls Club of Buena Park (BGCBP) Program Staff, you’ll be a homework helper, a mentor, and a superhero in our after-school outreach program. Training will be provided, just bring your positive spirit and desire to join an innovative and growing team in service to your community!

Program Staff work with an assigned group of students, student to staff ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines. Program Staff act as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Program Staff must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the members enrolled in our program. A Program Staff’s ability to establish authority and connections through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving members the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed.

Responsibilities:

● Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity, using curriculum and materials provided by the program.

● Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.

● Support members in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.

● Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.

● Ensure student safety by assisting in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.

● Promote positive interactions between members in accordance with child safety guidelines.

● Identify student needs and communicate to Site Lead, Site Coordinator, and Director of Operations as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

● Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.

● Must pass Live Scan criminal background check, drug test, basic academic aptitude skills test.

● Proof of graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.