Club Operations Assistant Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Part-time From $15 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance ServSafe Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Food safety sanitizing procedures Full Job Description Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth currently has a position opening for a Club Operations Assistant within one of our three area Clubs! Our vision is to enhance the community's social and economic fabric by establishing a culture of opportunity for all youth to discover and achieve their dreams.

School Year Hours:

Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-7:30pm & Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm

Summer Hours:

Monday-Thursday 10:45am-5:15pm

Pay:

$15 an hour

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Club Operations Assistant supports the daily operations of The Boys & Girls Club by helping ensure members and program staff have a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment. This position provides support in a variety of operational areas, including transportation, meal and snack service, basic cleaning and facility upkeep, supply restocking, and other day-to-day Club needs. The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, flexible, and able to recognize what needs to be done and take initiative without requiring constant direction.

KEY ROLES

(Essential Job Responsibilities): Safely transport Club members from schools to the Club and to other approved locations as assigned. Transport food, supplies, equipment, or other materials between Club locations and program sites as needed. Follow all organizational vehicle, transportation, and member safety policies. Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Ensure vehicles are kept clean, fueled, and ready for use. Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting food, supplies, and equipment. Assist with preparation, setup, distribution, and cleanup of meals and snacks. Follow all food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and handling requirements. Maintain required ServSafe certification and follow all applicable food-service procedures. Clean and sanitize food-service areas, tables, counters, carts, equipment, and other surfaces following meal and snack service. Assist with dishes and other food-service cleanup as needed. Restock food-service supplies and notify the appropriate staff member when supplies are running low. Complete basic daily cleaning tasks to help maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming Club environment. Restock restroom supplies, including toilet paper, paper towel, soap, and other necessary items. Respond promptly to spills, messes, and other cleaning needs. Monitor common areas for cleanliness and address needs as they arise. Assist with basic setup and cleanup for Club programs, meetings, events, and rentals as assigned. Although the Club Operations Assistant is not primarily responsible for leading youth programs, all Boys & Girls Club employees contribute to creating a safe and positive environment for members.

The Club Operations Assistant will:

Demonstrate a genuine commitment to the safety and well-being of children and teens. Treat members with kindness, patience, dignity, and respect. Model appropriate behavior and professionalism whenever interacting with members. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with youth. Follow all organizational policies related to member safety and supervision. Remain alert to safety concerns and immediately communicate concerns to Club leadership. Be willing to assist Club staff during emergencies or other situations affecting member safety.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with Club leadership, program staff, Food Service staff, and other employees.
• Be flexible and willing to shift between responsibilities based on the needs of the Club.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and safety training.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding members, families, employees, and organizational information.
• Other duties as assigned The information presented indicates the general nature and level or work expected of employees in the classification.

It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and objectives required of employees assigned to this job .

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service, custodial work, transportation, facilities, schools, youth-serving organizations, or a similar environment is helpful but not required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
• Safe driving record and ability to safely operate organizational vehicles.
• ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe after hire.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to safely use basic cleaning products, supplies, and equipment.
• Strong dependability and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks without continuous supervision.
• Ability to recognize tasks that need attention and take appropriate initiative.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of duties and adjust priorities as needs change.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Positive attitude toward children and teens and a commitment to supporting the mission of The Boys & Girls Club.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIORNMENT

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and stand; talk or hear; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and may be infrequently required to run. The employee must remain physically fit enough to keep children safe in an emergency. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to perform certain duties. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate in office setting to moderate and usually loud in recreation and play settings when children are present. All employees working directly with children at all Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth locations may be required to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you able to work the full following schedule?

School Year Hours:

Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-7:30pm & Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm

Summer Hours:

Monday-Thursday 10:45am-5:15pm

Work Location:

In person