Join Our Team

At the Boys & Girls Club of Eden - Lake Shore, we are always looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals who strongly believe in empowering youth – especially those who need us most. Join our team and make a direct impact in the Great Futures of our youth through high-quality programming focused on our core program areas: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles.

 At the Boys & Girls Club of Eden - Lake Shore offers an array of opportunities in the areas of youth development, administration, program leadership, and much more. At BGCELS, you’ll find the perfect place to build a long-lasting career and meet your professional objectives while making a difference in the lives of thousands of Club youth. We celebrate diversity, equity, and promote an inclusive work environment where collaboration, innovation, and fun are a MUST!

​Benefits of joining our mission!

• Retirement Plan Available
• Part-time Opportunities 
• Professional Development and Leadership Training
• Free CPR & First-Aid Certifications
• A fun, collaborative, and innovative place to work – while making a difference!

(multiple positions available)

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Shore is looking for part-time After School and Summer Youth Counselors. This rewarding part-time position delivers nationally recognized programs that change the lives of youth in our community. In this position candidates will plan, implement, and supervise programs dedicated to four core areas of focus; Character & Leadership, Academic Success, Healthy lifestyles and The Arts.

Qualified professionals:

• Enjoy working with kids grades 1-12
• Have a basic understanding of youth development philosophies
• Are flexible and able to work with a variety of programs and age groups
• Are open to training and professional development
• Are able to work Monday – Friday  2pm - 6pm or after school - 6pm

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Be a strong role model and foster respectful, impactful relationships
• Promote and stimulate participation in club programming
• Create an environment that facilitates youth development outcomes

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement programs, services and activities for members
• Monitor and evaluate program and services to ensure quality and safety
• Create and deliver new programs and activities as able

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Ability to establish rapport and build meaningful relationships with adults and youth
• Ability to organize activities and supervise members in a safe environment
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted tasks in conjunction with the day-to-day activities. Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature and flexible. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part Time