Description
Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful, engaging experiences for teens in a supportive and energetic environment. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about youth development, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to make a positive impact. If you’re organized, team-oriented, and ready to learn, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a difference as a Program Assistant at the Augusta Teen Center!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in planning, leading and implementing programs and general activities
- Provide high quality outdoor, educational and recreational experiences for teens
- Assist in the creation of a weekly programming schedule.
- Assist in daily programming activities.
- Help in keeping daily attendance and meal records.
- Ensure the general safety of the club & its members.
- Act as a mentor to the teens by participating in programing appropriately.
- Suggest new ways to improve the club.
- Assist program management as needed.
- Foster a work environment that’s inclusive, as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
WORK SCEHDULE: Monday - Friday after school and occasional weekends / 16 hours per week
Requirements
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to assist, lead, plan organize and implement program activities.
- Team oriented
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Strong organizational and communication skills
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- No experience necessary. Will train.
AYCC is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to assist, lead, plan, organize and implement program activities
- Team oriented
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Available Monday-Friday after school and occasional weekends (about 16 hours per week)
What We Do
The Alfond Youth and Community Center (AYCC) is a non-profit hub in Waterville, Maine, and the state's largest licensed childcare facility. Its mission is to inspire youth and their families to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, and caring citizens by providing a safe environment for youth development, fitness, sports, and community programs, encompassing the Waterville Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA.
