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History Of The Club PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lisa Kolosiej   
Friday, 02 April 2010 00:00

 

In March of 1937, Victor C. Harnish had the idea of establishing a Boys Club in Waltham. A group of community leaders collaborated, raised funds, and on November 2, 1937 the Boys Club of Waltham was incorporated. The club opened on January 28, 1938 in the vacated Asbury Temple Building at 686 Main Street. Fourteen years later, a capital campaign was launched to construct a new club building. In response, the Charles Hayden Foundation provided a substantial grant, and many individuals made generous donations. The site at 20 Exchange Street, which serves as today's club, was opened in November of 1952. In 1985, the club officially changed its name to the Waltham Boys and Girls Club, Inc.


Since our founding, the Waltham Boys & Girls Club has been recognized as a community leader in providing positive programs for youth, with a special emphasis on serving disadvantaged youth. We offer daily program opportunities in sports, social recreation, health and life skills, aquatics, performing arts, cultural diversity, drug and alcohol prevention, character and leadership development, educational programs and ongoing guidance.

Throughout our history, the Club has been able to expand to meet the growing needs of youth in Waltham. The Club has been recognized nationally by Boys & Girls Club of America for program excellence and membership growth. Our Main Club facility is handicapped accessible and offers inclusive programs for youths of all abilities.
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 August 2011 14:46
 
Facts PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lisa Kolosiej   
Friday, 05 March 2010 12:45

 

FACT SHEET

Annual Membership

1,171 Youth ages 6 to 18; an increase of 2%

 

Average daily attendance:  140 youth during the school year; an increase of 1%

                                            296 youth during the summer; an increase of 16%

 

Gender

 

62% Male and 38% Female

 

Age

41% Teenagers; compared to Boys & Girls Clubs national average of 33%

 

Ethnicity

38% Caucasian, 27% Latino, 16% African-American, 8% Multi-Racial

9% Asian, 2% Native American

 

Membership Fee

$15 per year

 

Revenue Sources

Donations                  34%

State/Program Fees  33%

Special Events          18%

Grants                        7%

United Way                5%

Rentals                      3%

 

Annual Budget

              $1,150,935

Number of Board Members

20 with a capacity for 25

 

Facility Size

47,000 square feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 03 March 2011 10:36
 
Contact PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lisa Kolosiej   
Thursday, 14 January 2010 00:00

Contact Us:
If you have any comments, questions or need more information on the Club and the programs we offer, please feel free to contact us via one of the following methods:

Postal Mail:
Waltham Boys & Girls Club
20 Exchange Street
Waltham, MA 02451

Phone: 781-893-6620
Fax: 781-894-5770

Email Our Staff


Jennifder Aldworrth
Jennifer Aldworth MHRD – Executive Director
Jenn joined our staff in March, 2007. In 1995, she graduated from the University of Connecticut, majoring in Sociology. Jenn completed her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development at Clemson University, part of the first Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s cohort to complete this two and one-half year online program. Among her professional achievements and memberships are: Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Training Associate 1998-present, Academy of Boys & Girls Clubs Professionals 2001-2008, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Northeast Diversity Committee 2004-2008, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Northeast Professional of the Year 2006/2007, Waltham Partnership for Youth 2007-present, and Rotarian 2004-present.

 


Mark Mitchell
Mark Mitchell - Program Director 
Mark Mitchell was promoted to Program Director in January, 2012 after being the Sports & Fitness Director for three years. In this role, Mitchell oversees all of the Program activities that go on at the Club.  Mark was recognized by the Yankee Chapter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Professional Association, by receiving the 2011 Program Professional of the Year Award.   Mitchell has been a part of the Club for nine years also having served as a part time employee helping out around the gymnasium, with games, and at the front desk. At the end of each school year, he organizes the Dinner of Champions, an event to recognize members that have excelled at the Club. He received his associate degree in business administration from Dean College and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Mount Ida College.


Lisa Kolosiej
Lisa Kolosiej – Office Manager
Lisa Kolosiej joined the Waltham Boys & Girls Club as the Office Manager in July 2007. She is an experienced Office Manager, Legal Secretary and Paralegal. Lisa was recognized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Professional Association, by receiving the Administrative Staff of the Year Award for the Northeast Region in 2008 and currently serves on and the Chair for the Program Awards Committee for the Yankee Chapter.


Margie Granados
Margie Granados – After School Program Director
Margie has been employed at the Club since the summer of 2002. In September of 2005 Margie was promoted to After School Program Director. Margie oversees our licensed after school program which facilitates enrichment activities for 52 school age children. Margie has completed coursework in Child Development from Regis College.




Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 12:30
 
Club Policies PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lisa Kolosiej   
Saturday, 04 April 2009 10:11
AGES
Ages 6 to 18
 
HOURS
School Year
Monday 2:30 to 6:00pm
Tuesday - Friday 2:30 to 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Summer
Monday - Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm
 

Club Policies

Member Check-In Policy: Members are given a membership card and must check in and out at the front desk. This card is also used to participate in club activities such as sports or social recreation events. Members must have their card with them at all times. If a member does not have their card with them their choice of activity may be limited.

Open Door Policy: Parents are reminded that the club has an open door policy and that staff supervision is limited to inside the building. We recommend that you and your child set some firm rules about leaving the club, visiting friends in the neighborhood, going to McDonalds, etc.

Non-member Check-In Policy: Children are allowed to attend the Waltham Boys & Girls Club without becoming a member for one day and must check in and out at the front desk.

Visitor Policy: All adults that are not Waltham Boys & Girls Club staff members are required to sign in at the front desk. Once a visitor has signed in he/she will receive a visitor badge that must be worn at all times while in the building. Upon departure the visitor must return the visitor badge to the front desk and sign out. Any adult found in the building without a visitor badge will be escorted out of the building.

Phone Calls: The Waltham Boys & Girls Club phone line is for business purposes only. Personal phone calls for members or staff are not allowed. In the case of an emergency you may ask to speak with a supervisor and he/she will address the situation accordingly.

Personal Belongings: The Waltham Boys & Girls Club is not responsible for lost or stolen property. We strongly recommend that members bring a lock and use the lockers provided by the club to safeguard coats and other valuables.

Discipline Policy:


Minor Offenses: Staff members may draw from a range of methods to establish what will work for each individual child. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Time-outs, restriction from activity or program area and/or apology letters.

Minor offenses include, but are not limited to: swearing, running in hallways, eating outside the designated areas, being in an unsupervised area and general horseplay.

Major offenses: Full time staff members have the ability to suspend a club member for the remainder of the day. After speaking with a supervisor, a suspension of additional days may result. If a child is asked to leave the club he/she is to speak with a director upon their return to the club. A phone call will be made to the member's parent or guardian.  Major offenses include, but are not limited to: fighting, stealing, disrespecting staff or equipment. Long Term suspension may be imposed for repeat offenders or any member that is deemed dangerous to themselves, other club members and/or staff.

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 August 2011 14:50
 
Jobs at The Club PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lisa Kolosiej   
Monday, 11 August 2008 19:25

Looking to be part of a GREAT team?


Group Leader

The Waltham Boys & Girls Club is seeking Group Leaders who are energetic, enthusiastic and love working with children for their licensed After School Program.

 

-Part time work is available Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-6:00pm.

-Individuals must be 18 years of age

-Complete CORI/SORI

 

-Group Leader must meet one of these requirements:

1. Have Bachelor’s Degree or an Associates Degree: and have 3 months of experience working with school age children

 

2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have 6 months experience working with school age children including 3 months supervised at a school age child care program; or

 

3. Have 9 months experience with school age children including 3 months supervised at a school age child care program

For Further information please contact the After School Program Director, Margie Granados at 781-893-6620, ext. 14 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Salary Range:  $8.50 - $11.00

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Position Title: Social Recreation Assistant 

Duration: September 2011 – June 2012 (potential summer employment) 

Position 1 (available now): Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (2pm-7pm)

Position 2 (available 12/19/11):  Monday (2pm-6pm), Friday (2pm-7pm) & Sat. (9am-4pm)

Compensation: Salary Range, $9.25 - $10.25 per hour 

Position Summary:

The Social Recreation Instructor, in coordination with the Program Director, is responsible for implementing programs and activities for youth ages 6-12. Supervise the Games room at the Waltham Boys & Girls Club providing members with the opportunity to grow through positive pro-social activities.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a broad range of program in the Boys & Girls Core Program Area of Social Recreation within the Club; providing leadership to and supervision of a part-time employee and volunteers.

 

Key Roles

Prepare youth for Success

  1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of the Youth Development Outcomes.  Promote and stimulate program participation.  Register new members.  Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

 Program Development and Implementation

  1. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and guests.
  2. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the games room at all times. Prepare monthly activity reports.

Supervision

  1. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in bi-weekly staff meetings.
  2. Recruit, select and manage assigned staff and volunteers, ensuring productive and effective performance. Provide ongoing feedback and regular appraisal recommendations; identify and support professional development opportunities for assigned staff.

Marketing and Public Relations

  1. Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcement of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, flyers and media releases and website postings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. summer food program, school vacation themes, Torch Club) and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.

 

2. May be required to drive club van.

3. May consult with parents concerning member issues.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

  • Experience working with children ages 6-12
  • Knowledge of youth development
  • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
  • Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
  • Ability to maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm
  • High School diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred

Please contact Marshall Bradstreet for additional information:

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781.893.6620x20 

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Position Title:  Aquatics Coordinator

Duration:  Year round position, 15 – 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:  12.00 – 14.00 / hour

Posting Date: November 9, 2011 

Closing Date:  December 9, 2011

Primary Function:  Under general supervision, maintains constant surveillance of members in the aquatics facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of members in the event of emergency.  Responsible for planning and teaching group swim lessons.  Coaches athletes in swimming activities; instructs athletes on proper swimming form and techniques; observes athletes to detect and correct mistakes; provides feedback on performance.

Key Roles:

  1. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

  2. Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.

  3. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned

  4. Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively.

  5. Adapt you teaching approaches to age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives.

  6. Communicate regularly with participants to ensure they are aware of progress.

  7. Participate in regular in-service training sessions.

  8. Coordinates swimming competitive events; organizes athletes and ensures attendance at events.

  9. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. swim team fundraising)

2. May be required to drive Club van.

3. May consult with parents concerning member issues.

4. Complete records and reports in a timely manner and return them to Aquatic Director.

5. Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

  1. Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
  2. American Red Cross WSI certified.

Experience: 

 Experience working with youth in an aquatic environment.  Swim coaching or competitive swimming experience a plus.

Skills: 

  • Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility

  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

  • Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

  • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

  • An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.

  • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

  • Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

  • Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

Contact Julia Fodor for additional information:

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781-893-6620 x16

 


 

 

 

 

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