What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports & Fitness Program Assistant position at Breakthrough?
Title: Youth Sports & Fitness Program Assistant
FSLA: Part Time; includes evenings and weekends
Location: Breakthrough-FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Avenue Chicago, IL 60624
We Are Breakthrough
The Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) aims to overcome the forces of poverty and see our students become caring and responsible community members who transform East Garfield Park into a place where success becomes the norm and families prosper. All of our year-round sports and activities promote healthy living patterns and relationships with positive adults. This prepares our students to become more likely to succeed in post-high school education pursuits.
Position Summary
The Youth Program Assistant will assist in positive youth development programming in the Sports and Fitness programs at Breakthrough. This part-time position will require the candidate to work nights and weekends. The Youth Program Assistant’s responsibilities includes but is not limited to:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; minimum of 1 year of experience serving urban communities, working with youth in academic or enrichment programs.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a public, multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.
Equipment Used
Employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to: telephone, computer, calculator, copier, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or individuals served.
This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Compensation/Benefits
In exchange for the above, we offer competitive wages and benefits including, paid sick time off, 401(k) with match, discounts for children enrolled in Breakthrough Youth Programs and free fitness center membership.
FSLA: Part Time; includes evenings and weekends
Location: Breakthrough-FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Avenue Chicago, IL 60624
We Are Breakthrough
The Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) aims to overcome the forces of poverty and see our students become caring and responsible community members who transform East Garfield Park into a place where success becomes the norm and families prosper. All of our year-round sports and activities promote healthy living patterns and relationships with positive adults. This prepares our students to become more likely to succeed in post-high school education pursuits.
Position Summary
The Youth Program Assistant will assist in positive youth development programming in the Sports and Fitness programs at Breakthrough. This part-time position will require the candidate to work nights and weekends. The Youth Program Assistant’s responsibilities includes but is not limited to:
- Assist in the management of community sports activities. This includes planning for activities, leading activities, preparing food, managing data collection like attendance and surveys, building healthy relationships with students, assuring a safe environment, communication with parents, solving conflicts during programming, coaching teams, organizing volunteers, managing equipment and uniforms, and program clean-up.
- Assist in the youth mentoring program by planning activities, teaching lessons, building relationships with youth and volunteers.
- Supervise youth during travel team outings and field trips..
- Participate in Breakthrough and Breakthrough Youth Network special events
- Work collaboratively with other Breakthrough programs in order to advance the mission of the organization
- Participate in staff trainings and professional development
- Some administrative work such as expense reports, data entry and social media will be required Educational/Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required; minimum of 1 year of experience serving urban communities, working with youth in academic or enrichment programs.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a public, multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.
Equipment Used
Employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to: telephone, computer, calculator, copier, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or individuals served.
This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Compensation/Benefits
In exchange for the above, we offer competitive wages and benefits including, paid sick time off, 401(k) with match, discounts for children enrolled in Breakthrough Youth Programs and free fitness center membership.
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