Position: Explorer Program Assistant
Location: 565 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
Salary Range: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: 25 hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Program Assistant is responsible for modeling positive social interactions through combined academic, social, health and recreational programming. He/ She will assist in the guidance, supervision, and safety of members, while participating in activities alongside members to ensure encouragement and support.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, implementation and supervision of activities
- Assists in facilitating lessons, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques
- Supervise the movement of members in all spaces
- Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director
- Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Age Group Director and other necessary staff
- Attend mandatory professional development trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool, preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Credits in college or technical school
- First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
- PTO: Sick time only
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool
- Strong communication skills
- Well organized and able to work independently and collaboratively
- Credits in college or technical school
- First Aid and CPR certification
What We Do
The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization dedicated to empowering boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, through diverse and inclusive after-school and weekend programming. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs, fostering a supportive community and a strong sense of brotherhood to help members develop into quality young men.
