Seasonal Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The position of Youth Development Professional supports the planning, organizing, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of programs. This role leads activities in art, athletics, and academics. In addition, the Youth Development Professional provides supervision and promotes engagement of club members.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, minimum of two years of college experience preferred.
Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where:
There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
Pass criminal background check.
Pass (negative result) a TB test.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
Recommends development of new programs and enhancement of existing programming.
Promotes and stimulates program participation.
Orients new members programs, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Participates in training / educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills as well as in programmatic / club staff meetings.
Maintains order as required and as per BGCMLA policy, discipline of club members.
Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
Monitors supply needs and inform Supervisor when supplies are needed.
Ensures supply and program areas are neat and orderly, and bulletin boards and notices are current.
Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
Recommends needed repairs to facility and / or equipment.
As needed the position will be involved in collaborative, or engage in leading, community outreach, program extension, and club related event activities.
Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vehicles, etc.
Other duties as assigned.