ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Recreation Assistant assists in the delivery of high quality and developmentally appropriate social recreation department programs, activities, services, and special events. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and responsibilities

Commitment to Excellence in Program Delivery, Behavior Management and Safety

• Assist in the delivery of a variety of social recreation department programs, activities, and events as directed.
• Assist volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.
• Assist in the supervision and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
• Assist with the completion of BGCB’s program activity standards as assigned. 
• Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Maintain a safe and clean program area.
• Know safety emergency procedures and enforce all enforce rules and protocols to ensure safety of our youth and programs.

 

 

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Apply knowledge of youth development principles in assigned club program area.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to program area(s). 
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities as approved, provided or directed.

 

Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork

• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, families and instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict resolution skills and best classroom and group management practices.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from different clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Other related duties as specified by the Social Recreation Program Manager, Program Director or Director of Operations.

 

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority.  As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate.  BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB.  The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1-year direct experience providing recreation programs for youth
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility
• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Must be or become Current CPR/First Aid certified
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours – especially as seasons and service needs change
• Valid Driver’s License

 

Preferred or Ideal

• MS Office and web competency

 

TRAVEL 

Travel between sites and to activities as needed.

 

START DATE

April 6, 2026 (desired start date yet position open until filled)

 

LOCATION

Chelsea, MA (Gerald and Darelene Jordan Club)

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $20.60/hr-$22.66/hr - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

 

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application.  Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.  Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis.  Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org

 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.