YDP Cheer Instructor bei Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Mission: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson offers our young people a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves, dedicated adult mentors who respect and listen to them, and outcome-based programs that empower youth to become lifelong learners.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts and Physical Education. 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): 

Leadership 

· Establish activities and services that prepare youth for success and create an outcome-driven Club experience that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.

· Create a system in which employees can perform at their best by creating clear goals and expectations related to your program

· Communicate, interpret, and enforce policies and procedures established by BGCC 

Membership Recruitment and Retention

• Promote and stimulate program participation by leading and implementing a variety  of recruitment, retention and recognition strategies.
• Register new members and participate in their Club orientation process.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Prepare Youth for Success

• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Register new members and participate in their club orientation process.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and  administer Cheer programs, services and activities for members.
• Plan for appropriate instruction of Cheer.
• Provide instruction of various cheer techniques to Club members.
• Prepare members for Cheer performances.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and protection of equipment used by the program.
• Prepare Cheer room for the day’s activities.
• Responsible for recommending purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as needed.
• Promote and recruit members  for the Cheer program.
• Monitor and evaluate Cheer services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all times. 

· Keeps abreast of new developments, innovative ideas and techniques, competitions, and performance opportunities by attendance of clinics and workshops.

• Assist in the creation of all  bulletin boards, display of member activities and other department objectives.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedules.
• Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Maintain and keep files of attendance

Supervision

• Maintain members order and discipline by managing members’ behavior; reinforces rules of the club and      all the recreational areas (including the front desk).
• Help develop injury prevention methods, evaluates injuries. Highest priority is the safety of the Club members.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in regular unit and organization staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• May participate in special programs and/or events. 

• May be required to drive Club van.

• May be required to help in other program areas. 

• Assume other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to promote BGCC programs and assist in resolving problems

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• High School diploma or GED.

• Minimum of two years of college experience preferred.

• Has knowledge of youth development.

• Ability to administer techniques, processes and procedures required to teach various Cheer skills to members.

• Understands principles of learning related to Cheer.

• Skilled in competition cheer, and/or techniques.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form. 

• Understand and conduct semi-routine standardized work.

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

• Ability to deal with the general public.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications and TB clearance.

Environment and Working Conditions

Tasks are regularly performed with moderate exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, and temperature and noise extremes. 

Physical and Mental Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, typically involving some combination of standing for long periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees

in this 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.