East Chicago - Youth Development Professional (School Year)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NORTHWEST INDIANA INC • East Chicago, IN

128d • $13

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional is responsible for creating, planning, implementing and supervising programs and activities within a specific program area such as Education, Arts, Sports & Fitness and Social Recreation. Typical Available Part-Time Hours are Monday- Friday, 1:30 pm to 7 pm with occasional rental coverage on evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Some college education preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth, particularly elementary school age.
• Working knowledge of youth development as well as experience with Boys & Girls Clubs preferred.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Capable of organizing and supervising members in a safe environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and general public.
• Able to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Some college education preferred.
• Experience with Boys & Girls Clubs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and supervise purposeful and engaging programs and activities to achieve specific goals and outcome measurements.
• Establish rapport with members and provide mentoring and role modeling to assist with their leadership development, physical activity engagement and academic success.
• Develop and maintain positive climate and environment within program space.
• Promote, stimulate and engage members in activities and programs.
• Provide guidance and direction to members in the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and civic and community engagement.
• Provide direct support and guidance to youth as they develop individual goals and plans.
• Recruit and lead members in program area as well as in field trips and outings.
• Encourage emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members.
• Ensure a clean, healthy and safe program area.
• Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies and make requests when necessary.
• Attendance of all staff/agency meetings, as required.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time hours with flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED