YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL- EDUCATION - GAMBLE ROGERS
About The Position
This position is designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career. The Education Youth Development Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health and life skills focus. This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into art programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that culturally diverse programs are implemented; assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues
- Ability to work with the public
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to academic development
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing a variety of Educational programs for members of all ages, including Career Launch, Computer Science Pathway, Diplomas2Degrees, DIY STEM, Money Matters, Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain, Tech Girls Rock, & Ultimate Journey
- Recruiting and retaining youth for educational programs
- Working with other staff in the club to help implement these programs throughout the school year
- Collect and maintain student grades and other educational data
- Ensure programs, services and activities prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of Club at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities for members, such as field trips, program specific activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc.
- Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director.
- Promoting and stimulating program participation.
- Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly Club staff meetings.
- Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs education programs and competitions.
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.
- Maintain the cleanliness of program area.
- Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions as necessary.
- Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other reports as required.
- Maintains a daily written schedule. Ensures that programs begin and end on time.
- May participate in additional special programs and/or events.
- Evenings/weekend work may be involved.
- May be required to drive the Club van.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
