Youth Activities Worker ( Teen Center)

Atmore, AL
Part Time
Boys & Girls Club
Entry Level
Job Announcement: HR2024:154
Position Title: Youth Activities Worker (Teen Center)
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Boys & Girls Club
Division: Community Services
Immediate Supervisor: Site Supervisor-7th- 12th 
Department Director: Director-Boys & Girls Club
Employment Status: Non- Exempt
Position Type: Regular Part–Time 
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by 5:00 pm

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Overall Objectives of Position
The Youth Activities Worker (Teen Center) is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for assigned children of the after-school and/or summer activities. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of this position. The Youth Activities Worker is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs. The Youth Activities Worker is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.

Primary Responsibilities of the Youth Activities Worker (Teen Center)
  • Ensures the safety and well-being of participants of various ages from a variety of physical and behavioral backgrounds.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
  • Supervises participants while participating in indoor and outdoor activities such as games, arts & crafts, educational and cultural activities, field trips, swimming, short hikes, sports, and other daily activities.
  • Maintains a highly motivated and charged atmosphere with a good relationship with the participants, parents, general public, and other staff members.
  • Assists the Field Supervisor and/or applicable staff in planning, implementing, and carrying out daily activities; maintaining accurate daily records of assigned group.
  • Assists the Field Supervisor in the preparation of weekly schedules and plan of activities.
  • Inspects area for any safety concerns and reports them to the Field Supervisor.
  • Ensures that all members are following all policies.
  • Must fully inform the Field Supervisor and/or applicable staff of any possible problems relating to program and/or participants.
Education/License/Certification and Experience Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must have six (6) months of full-time employment experience working with young children.
  • Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
  • Must possess certification of "ServSafe" Training or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. 
  • Must possess and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
Skills Required
  • Absolute confidentiality.
  • Must possess character that earns the confidence of the participants, parents, and community, and minimizes public criticism or complaints.
  • Must be enthusiastic and motivated and be able to work in a team environment under general supervision.
  • Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and twist for an extended period of time as well as climb, lift, hold, and move objects weighing a maximum of fifty (50) pounds.
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
  • Must be twenty-one (21) years old or older.
  • Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
  • Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
  • Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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