Boys & Girls Club of Portland is currently recruiting for two different roles.
Blazers - Sports & Play Coordinator: (NE Portland) Looking for tomorrow's next great leaders to focus on the delivery of activities and mentorship to youth that supports their developmental growth toward a great future. SPCs plan and deliver a wide variety of programming with an emphasis on skill building through Sport and Play, and while incorporating exposure and experiences in STEAM related content. SCs steward a climate that is inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive and engage their cohort in trauma-informed, restorative, and developmentally appropriate behavior management and discipline.
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Wattles Club - STEAM Coordinator: (SE Portland) Looking for tomorrow's next great leaders to focus on the delivery of activities and mentorship to youth that supports their developmental growth toward a great future. SCs plan and deliver a wide variety of programming with an emphasis on STEAM. SCs steward a climate that is inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive and engage their cohort in trauma-informed, restorative, and developmentally appropriate behavior management and discipline.
Please apply at https://bgcportland.org/employment/
Both roles are offered the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account (FSA)
100% company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability and accidental death & dismemberment.
Eligible for up to 120 hours of (PTO) per year.
11 Company-paid holidays
Retirement plans with employer match
Position Requirements:
Provide role model values, expectations, and exceptional youth development skills at all times.
Support and collaborate with the Club leadership team to promote a consistent and impactful Club experience for all youths & teens.
Communicate with parents, program partners and stakeholders to ensure strong relationships and a safe Club.
Participate in the collection of data regarding program delivery, quality, and outcomes.
Possess a strong understanding of and adhere to organizational policies and procedures with the ability to demonstrate good judgment when unexpected situations arise.
May need to deal with stressful incidents that can occur in the daily commencement of their duties.
All BGCP employees are Mandated Reporters and must report any suspected Child Abuse or Neglect to their direct supervisor.
Position Qualifications:
- Must have knowledge of youth and teen development principles and practices.
- Ability to consistently meet schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to meet consistent attendance.
- Ability to be punctual and adhere to a set work schedule, established by position expectations and site needs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision.
- License to drive (if over 21) and ability to drive Club vans a plus.
- Consistent work schedules preferred.
- Experience in Sports, coaching or skill development preferred but not required
- One year of experience preferred but NOT required.
At Boys & Girls Club of Portland, we also seek candidates with:
A strong commitment to improving equity and accessibility in youth development
A commitment to anti-racist approaches to our work
Diverse life experiences
An openness to learning, and giving/receiving feedback with colleagues
Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached.
Working Conditions:
(a)Travel up to 10-20% based on position.
(b)Physical/Sensory Demands: Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.
(b.1.) occasional lifting (30 pounds), carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant reaching, handling, speaking, writing, hearing, and fine finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, and sitting, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful.
(c) Special Provisions: Occasional work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends and evenings required.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.