Slot Club Representative jobs in Valdosta, GA

Primary Function:

Key Roles:

1. Positively promote the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend through, but not limited to: talking to potential members, current members, parents, community members, schools, and any form of media.
2. Participate in training sessions offered to develop knowledge of educational resources and techniques, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Big Bend.
3. Communicate with and support the Administrative and Executive Offices to continually enhance the level of services provided by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend.
4. Follow organizational process to have needs or concerns addressed.
5. Promote understanding and acceptance of diversity with students, members, staff, and the community.
6. Create exciting learning opportunities for all members who participate in the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend and opportunities to demonstrate positive personal and social success.
7. Encourage member participation through enjoyment, challenge, and communication.

1. Maintains clear job responsibilities and roles for all staff.
2. Periodically review all staff performance and skills.
3. Supervises care and maintenance of community learning center, equipment, and property.
4. Facilitates communication between staff, members, parents, school, and community, which creates an environment of help, support, professionalism, and trust.
5. Maintains proper student to staff ratio.
6. Authorizes arrangements for special activities with staff and parents.
7. Interacts and communicates with other Directors during weekly meetings and gatherings to share ideas and ways to improve Club services.
8. Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises all extra-curricular events.
9. Assist members in identifying personal goals to be accomplished through participating in the Boys and Girls Club.
10. Responsible for the inventory of supplies, hardware, and software at the Club and ensures it remains on site and in good condition.
11. Establishes program objectives and activities/services to prepare youth for success to create a Club environment which facilitates the Youth Development Strategy.
    • Promotes the safety of members and quality of programs at all times.
    • Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
12. Plans, develops and evaluates overall programs to ensure they meet program objectives and the goals of the Youth Development Strategy.
13. Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club. Ensures compliance with organizational policies.
14. Responsible for submitting assigned and requested documents in a timely manner.
15. Allocates, monitors, and evaluates work assigned to program staff and volunteers, and provides ongoing feedback for professional development. Ensures staff understanding and use of program standards and youth development strategy.
16. Maintains close daily contact with staff, volunteers, students, and parents to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines, instruct and advise program objectives.
17. Completes tasks as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

1. Communicate with all staff to establish and enforce Club Norms and Expectations that all members and staff follow.
2. Confront and de-escalate all negative and/or inappropriate behavior exhibited by members, staff, and visitors.
3. Provide neutralization to all members to allow them to continue to participate in programs and activities.
4. Investigate and communicate all staff and member concerns and behaviors with the Club Director and collect all required documentation.
5. Maintain visual awareness of all members at the beginning, throughout, and at the end of all program and activities each day.

1. Work with staff and members in evaluating performance and progress towards personal and program goals.
2. Work with the staff in completing Club Monthly Activity Report.
3. Provide an on-going assessment and of program functioning that ensures quality implementation and success in:
   • improving students’ mastery of academic skills enabling them to meet and/or exceed state academic standards through individualized, academic assistance;
   • reducing juvenile risk-taking behaviors and promoting healthy lifestyles through quality, fun after-school and summer programs; and
   • strengthening families through increased parental participation in their child’s academics and social success, and through extended learning programs addressing adult needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum of two years management, program, or supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a role model and leader to members and staff.
• Strong commitment to youth and families and a strong belief in their potential.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating creative learning programs.