Summary
Sports& Fitness Intern prepares youth for success by creating an environment that facilitates the achievement of Boys & Girls Clubs' youth development outcomes. This work is accomplished by promoting participation in clubhouse programs, providing guidance, and role modeling to members.
Sports, Fitness, & Recreation Intern: help young people develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities. Supports the Sports & FItness Specialist staff.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- promote and stimulate program participation;
- provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Development and Implementation
Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members
and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality
in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
Supervision
Under direct supervision of SFS staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working with youth and understanding of youth development
-Negative TB test
-CPR and First Aid Certification (Within 30 days of hire)
-Background check clearance
- School district clearance may also be required
JOB COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
KNOWLEDGE
The Sports, Fitness, & Recreation Intern must have a demonstrated knowledge of youth development, safe and appropriate activities for youth, and understanding of the culture and community in which the clubhouse is located.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
Team Building (Able to convince members to work toward a common goal)
Decision making (Able to formulate sound approaches to problems using the available information)
Motivational (Able to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.)
Communication (Able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing)
Interpersonal (Able to work well with a wide range of people.)
Time Management (Able to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.)
Conflict Resolution (Able to encourage youth to seek peaceful approaches to addressing problems and conflict)
Diversity Orientation (Able to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion)
Project Management (Able to plan, implement, and supervise safe, quality programs for youth)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Boys & Girls Clubs are often stressful, busy, and noisy environments. Sports, Fitness, & Recreation Specialistsare expected to work in situations where many member and facilities related activities take place at the same time.
