Job Description
The mission of BCYF is to enhance the quality of life of Boston's residents by partnering with various organizations to offer a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities according to neighborhood needs and interests. BCYF offers a wide range of affordable programs including preschool, school-aged and adult education, family literacy, youth employment, violence prevention and intervention, senior activities, and recreation and enrichment. BCYF's 35 facilities are located throughout Boston. In the early 1970s, as new school buildings sprang up all over Boston, residents felt strongly that these buildings should be used as community resources and offer community programming when school was not in session. This idea led to the establishment of Boston Community Schools in 1972. Overtime, we added additional services, programs, and facilities; in 2001, our name was changed to Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), and today we are the City of Boston's largest youth and human services agency. The tremendous impact of BCYF is known throughout the City of Boston. As the City of Boston's largest human services agency, we offer a plethora of affordable programs for all ages located at various BCYF community centers and facilities throughout the City of Boston. BCYF is committed to providing high quality, outcome driven programs that are responsive to neighborhood needs and interests. We design our programming in alignment with our ACES Framework (Arts, Community & Civic Engagement, Education and Sports, Recreation & Fitness) to ensure consistency and quality across our network. Our site, the BCYF Quincy Community Center, offers a variety of social, educational and recreational programs and activities, including afterschool youth enrichment programs, youth leadership programs, drop-in youth center, basketball and volleyball clinics and leagues, swimming lessons and youth swim team, open and lap swims, pickleball, and table tennis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Assistants will assist the Community Center staff with the implementation of out-of-school time youth programs and activities (Sport Clinics, Sewing Club, Coding Club, Teen Open Gym, Drop-in Youth Center, etc.) that enrich the students creatively, academically, socially, and physically. Key Responsibilities: - Actively participate in all the programs and activities. - Take attendance for all youth participants. - Supervise youth participants to ensure safety and engagement. - Help engage participants in the activity, providing support and encouragement. - Set up and break down the program equipment before and after activities. - Clean and disinfect program areas and equipment to maintain a hygienic environment. - Maintain a safe, clean, engaging, and inclusive environment for all youth participants. - Assist in program planning and coordination as needed. - Foster positive relationships with participants, encouraging teamwork and respect. - Monitor behavior and intervene as necessary to promote positive interactions. - Support staff with various administrative duties such as filing and organizing materials.
The Ideal Candidate for this Job
- Mature and responsible, with the ability to handle tasks independently. - Dependable and reliable, ensuring punctuality and consistency. - Enjoys working with youth and has a passion for youth development. - Demonstrates good communication skills, both with children and staff. - Flexible and adaptable to various situations and challenges. - Can follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
