Youth Development Professional Intern

POSITION TITLE:    Youth Development Professional Intern

DEPARTMENT:         Operations

REPORTS TO:           Club Director

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

We prepare youth and young adults to be ready for college, career, and life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Intern will acquire knowledge of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay and understand how the Club's programs and operations create a rich development environment that leads to a deepening impact resulting in positive youth outcomes.

EXPERIENCE WILL INCLUDE:

• Orientation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay & Boys
• Overview of Organization Policies & Procedures
• Roles & Responsibilities of the Program Staff
• Overview of Boys & Girls Club Programs & Activities
• Hands on experience with Club Members: homework assistance, tutoring, or other activities as assigned by the Club Director

Specific job tasks may include:

• Reading with a child
• Helping with art activities, games room, or gym
• Coaching a sports team
• Assisting with Special Events
• Chaperoning Field Trips
• Serving as a Resource Speaker – share a talent or career
• Assisting at the Membership Desk Clerk (answering phones, signing club members in and out)
• Assisting with clerical duties at the Administrative Office
• Other learning opportunities as they occur

Summer Term: 320 hours, full-time hours

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Creativity with the ability to make tasks seem fun.
• Must be flexible.
• Must be responsible.
• Must be able to engage with school children of all ages.
• Successfully complete organization sponsored CPR training within 90 days of hire.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be require multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas County for training and/or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30lbs lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Signed by: ____________________________________________________________________

Printed Name: ________________________________________________________________

Date: ______________