Youth Development Professional (After School) Bethalto, IL Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Inc. • Wood River Township, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional (After School) is responsible for generating ideas for program development in areas such as recreation, art, life skills, and technology. These programs aim to support youth in their academic and social success. The role involves planning, setting up, and implementing program activities, identifying necessary supplies and space, and collaborating with the Site Director for approvals and agency outreach.

Requirements

• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate and provide guidance to youth through establishing positive relationships with youth participants.
• Demonstrated caring and respect exhibited toward participants.
• Ability to relate to the general public, parents, and B&GCS participants in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to convey B&GCS policies and procedures to participants, and to implement appropriate guidance and discipline policies.
• Ability to organize and supervise participants to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, energy, and commitment in personal contact with participants, parents, supervisors, and the general public.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive motor vehicle preferred (with valid IL drivers license).

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities within budget constraints to achieve program objectives in coordination with the site director.
• Performs any other duties the Directors might deem necessary.
• Provides the Site Director and/or Project Director with regular schedules and reports of activities.
• Takes direction and implementation requests from the Site Director on program development, implementation, supervision, and outcome measurement.
• Assists the Site Director with recruiting participants for the program, focusing on personal development through diverse offerings to increase interests, attendance, participation, knowledge, and abilities.
• Implements guidance and discipline policies, and maintains standards of conduct for program participants.
• Assists with the maintenance of records relating to participant discipline and development issues.
• Recommends new offerings in specific program areas and creates and implements necessary plans to initiate them.
• Identifies prospective community resources/volunteers that could assist with the program.
• Plans and implements special events and activities that give program participants the opportunity to exhibit their skills.
• Provides special guidance and development of participants assigned through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers project and other assigned projects.
• References initial participant intake forms to determine needs and completes periodic tracking forms to track attendance and program participation.
• Identifies and implements individualized guidance strategies based on participant's identified needs in consultation with the Site Director and/or Project Director.
• Develops and implements opportunities for participant involvement in outside educational, recreational, and leadership programs and activities.
• Plans, implements, and leads field trips that complement program activities.
• Represents the organization and interprets its policies, objectives, standards, and programs to participants, parents, community organizations, and the public.
• Promotes and stimulates participants' knowledge of and interest in B&GCS programs and activities.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility by encouraging participant involvement in keeping program areas clean and putting away supplies after use.
• Assists with activities in other program areas as assigned.
• Assists the Site Director with student enrollment, clerical duties, and other record keeping.
• Assists with student completion and organization of assignments.
• Maintains an accurate report of student assignment sheet completion.
• Participates with classroom teachers to coordinate assignments.
• Provides enrichment materials for enhancing 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
• Coordinates with the Site Director and/or Project Director to implement attendance and disciplinary procedures.

What This Job Offers

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