Youth counselor Jobs in Tampa, FL

ORGANIZATION MISSION :

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Fulfill the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay mission by implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities within a specific assigned program area, such as Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, Education and Career Development, The Arts and / or Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by effectively implementing and administering programs, services and activities for club members and visitors
• Always ensure the safety of club members during program participation onsite and offsite
• Monitor and evaluate programs to promote and stimulate program participation
• Assist in the recruitment and registration of new members and participate in the club orientation process
• Prepare lesson plans and various activities that ensure daily diverse programming for members
• Provide guidance and role modeling behavior for club members
• Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining satisfactory attendance, participating in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities
• Assist with serving prepared snacks and perform required program-related clerical and housekeeping duties

QUALIFICATIONS :

TRAVEL :

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough and Pasco County for training and / or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and / or move up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.