Before & After School Youth Care Professional
About The Position
Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) supports the delivery of BGCTM programs across all five core areas by engaging members in safe, structured, and engaging activities. This role promotes positive youth development by preparing materials, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, modeling BGCTM values, and building supportive relationships with members and staff while adhering to all safety, training, and program requirements. Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens. These are some of the additional things you will do as a Youth Development Professional: Learn and understand BGCTM program requirements and objectives across all 5 core areas: Art, Character & Leadership Development, Education/STEM, Health & Life Skills, and Sports/Fitness/Recreation. Deliver and support activities that stimulate member participation, under Site Coordinator supervision. Interact and engage continuously with members in a positive and supportive manner. ALL BGCTM employees have the responsibility to help maintain the safety of our members and staff and ensure an optimal Club experience for all. To achieve this, ALL BGCTM employees must demonstrate and uphold BGCTM's core values: generosity, respectfulness, encouragement, accountability, and trustworthiness. At Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountability, and Trustworthy. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is committed to practicing those values to create places where every kid feels safe and connected—a place to belong and a place to become—and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you’re making a difference.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school.
- MUST be a minimum of 17 years or older.
- Reliable and punctual attendance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional if you have work experience. If you don’t have work experience, these references can be any non-family member over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism.
- You will also be asked to complete a drug screen for any illegal substances, a background check, and a fingerprint check.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 6 months of experience working with youth or teens preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn and understand BGCTM program requirements and objectives across all 5 core areas: Art, Character & Leadership Development, Education/STEM, Health & Life Skills, and Sports/Fitness/Recreation.
- Deliver and support activities that stimulate member participation, under Site Coordinator supervision.
- Interact and engage continuously with members in a positive and supportive manner.
- Help maintain the safety of our members and staff and ensure an optimal Club experience for all.
- Demonstrate and uphold BGCTM's core values: generosity, respectfulness, encouragement, accountability, and trustworthiness.
Benefits
- Part-time employees are enrolled in Nivati - a free mental health and wellbeing program.
- Annual tuition reimbursement.
- Part-time employees are eligible for PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
