Native Services Program Facilitator

Position Start Date: Open until filled

Position Type: Part-Time Hourly, 12-20 hours per week

Compensation: Hourly rate $17.40/hour with merit-based compensation.

Benefits: Free Club Membership for eligible dependents, Paid birthday off (available after completion of 30 days of employment)

Reports To: Native Services Director

Sites: Dormitories in Winslow and Holbrook

Hours: Must be available Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM MST. Hours vary depending on program, may include weekends.

Purpose of Position:

The Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Native Services Program is looking for a Site Program Coordinator for our afterschool programs at our Winslow and Holbrook extension sites. We rely on the dedication of caring employees to provide a safe, nurturing environment for teens to learn and grow.

Under the supervision of the Native Services Director, you will lead program areas and provide young people with a fun, safe place to foster academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. We are looking for someone who is upbeat, likes working with teens, and is ready to participate in all of our activities. In this role, you will:

Prepare Teens for Success

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Teen Development Outcomes by:

• ●Promoting and stimulating participation in assigned programs and activities
• ●Assisting teens with goal setting and skills development
• ●Providing guidance and role modeling to teens
• ●Providing responsible mentorship for teens
• ●Providing proper supervision of teens in your care

Develop and Implement Programs

Enable BGCF Native Services to provide quality, developmentally appropriate programs by:

• ●Conducting daily outcome-oriented programs for teens, including facilitating programs
• ●Monitoring and evaluating assigned programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of site at all times
• ●Preparing weekly progress reports, administering surveys, tracking progress, and making continuous program improvements to assigned programs
• ●Providing direct supervisor with regular updates regarding program activities, including a weekly progress report

Provide Secondary Site Support

Work with Native Services team as a cohesive unit to support the success of the organization by:

• ●Maintaining standards of child safety
• ●Promoting active teen participation in programs, including member recruitment
• ●Working with teens, parents/guardians, BGCF staff and volunteers, and Dormitory staff as needed
• ●Commitment to professional development by completing all assigned trainings
• ●Assisting in regular facility maintenance, including but not limited to: cleaning, tidying, organizing and moving Club property
• ●Checking in teens as they arrive at designated Club sites
• ●Answering phone calls and greeting visitors, as needed
• ●Maintain inventory of program supplies

Required Qualifications

• ●Must be at least 21 years of age and have valid identification, for insurance purposes
• ●Must have clean driving record
• ●Must use personal vehicle to travel to extension sites, work travel is eligible for mileage reimbursement
• ●Must pass background checks and drug screening
• ●Must provide 3 professional references
• ●Knowledge and cultural awareness of local Native American tribe’s traditions, customs, etc.
• ●Ability to effectively interact, mentor, and communicate with teens between 13-18 years of age in a manner that will inspire respect and confidence
• ●A commitment to continuous learning and growth

Desired Qualifications

• ●Updated CPR and First Aid Certifications
• ●Food Handler Certifications
• ●Background and experience with teen program planning and facilitation
• ●Customer service skills for interacting with Dormitory staff, BGCF staff and volunteers, community partners, parents
• ●Ability to take initiative and is proficient in time management

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk or stand for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to: reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is required to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this depth perception. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time to perform functions on the computer. The employee is required to participate in and facilitate each program, including to supervise.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, wind, extreme cold and to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

It is the policy of the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.