Currently accepting applications for:
Program Activity Leader
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Program Activity Leader
Reports to:
After-School Program Assistant, Coordinator, and Program Director
MAIN FUNCTION
Provide leadership and supervision to children in the After-School Program. Implement lesson plans, ensure children participate in all activities, while ensuring the safety and well being of all participants.
DUTIES
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Provide supervision and leadership to program participants.
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Will provide a safe, structured environment for the participants.
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Will ensure that the participants’ needs are met and that they are enjoying the program.
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Will assure that the Members’ Rules of Conduct are carried out in the program.
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Will act as a role model for the participants conducting oneself in a respectful, cordial, mature and responsible manner.
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Will adhere to the Principles for Healthy Child Development
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Will take the time to research and to plan assigned program activities, making activities innovative, motivating and interesting to our Members.
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Maintain acceptable appearance in uniform and personal hygiene at all times.
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Will work with and provide directions to the volunteers and students.
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Will attend the staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as required.
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Responsible for helping to clean the program areas and other maintenance duties as needed.
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Will act as a representative of the Boys and Girls Club of Durham and help promote the Club by example and being of service to parents, volunteers, and other clients as the need arises.
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Will maintain regular, positive and consistent feedback to parents when they are signing out their child/children.
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Will complete written documentation as required and submit to supervisor in a timely fashion.
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Will follow and practice all health and safety rules in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.
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Ensure that supplies and equipment are adequate, safe and in good repair.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Monday to Friday - flexible hours are required, dictated by programming needs, hours typically fall between 2pm and 6pm
- Required to work in a variety of settings including outdoors and in the pool.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in programs for youth 5-18 years of age and a knowledge of child development.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Familiar with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development.
- Knowledge of fitness and nutrition.
- First Aid and C.P.R. certifications.
- Punctual, meticulous, reliable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit your resume to employment@bgcdurham.com and be sure to include the locations you are interested in working at.