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

2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and guests.
3. 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

4. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in bi-weekly staff meetings.
5. 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

6. 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