Specialty Camp Staff

Part-Time to Full-Time (25 to 40 hours per week) 

Salary Range: $22.00 to $24.00 hourly 

About the Club 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has provided kids with amazing experiences for 70 years We are committed to creating safe, engaging and inclusive environments for students to enhance their educational experience with: academic support, health and nutrition, and leadership development. BGCB is focused on targeting the neighborhoods where students may have limited opportunities, to ensure equity and access to programming for all. At the Club, our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 

What You Will Do: 

Do you have a specialized skill to share? Are you a creative leader? Do you believe that play enhances learning? Do you want to be part of a team that will make this summer full of fun experiences for kids?

As a Specialty Camp Staff in the area of Cooking, you get to inspire, plan and lead young chefs grades 1-6 Over the course of the summer, you will lead courses in nutrition, baking, gourmet cooking, exploring foods from different cultures, and more

A Specialty Camp Staff is a self-motivated and positive individual who can balance an energetic, fun youth focused atmosphere with professionalism and maturity. You will serve as a role model for all Club Members and are expected to lead with excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Plan, coordinate and implement daily activities for youth for weekly Cooking Camp.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans that combine skills to create healthy habits for youth along with daily cooking activities.
• Create a cookbook with each group as a take home project; other projects are also encouraged.
• Create weekly supply lists and submit it to the Specialty Camp director on specified dates.
• Ensure that you are aware of any allergies of youth that are enrolled in the program and make necessary adjustments to lesson plans.
• Maintain daily attendance and notify the Specialty Camp Director when children are absent.
• Comply with the Policies and Procedures of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue.
• Walk with members to attend field trips/programs as necessary.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety, risk-management, and building security.
• Assist with the up keep of Club maintenance and appearance. Make sure all aspects of the space are clean and prepared for food prep.
• Be prompt when arriving to work and communicate with supervisor when tardy or absent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated experience working with youth, parents/guardians, and community partners 
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment 
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written 
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma
• Have a valid food handler’s card. – we can provide this for them.
• Must pass National Background Check 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  

• Six months to a year of previous experience working in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development setting 
• Experience teaching cooking
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus 
• Preferred availability: Flexible based on assigned position 

BENEFITS: 

• Benefits include paid holidays 
• Tuition & technology reimbursement after 90 days of continued employment 
• Paid development training 
• Increased salary may be available for bilingual speakers 
• Gain valuable skills in planning youth programs 
• Be a part of an inclusive and diverse team of staff members 

COVID INFORMATION: 

• All Club staff, volunteers, and anyone that enters the Club facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  A person is considered fully-vaccinated two weeks after having all does of a vaccine (2 doses for Pfizer, Moderna; 1 dose for Johnson & Johnson).