Youth Development Professional Games Lead (Teen Club)
About The Position
HELP OUR YOUTH HAVE A GREAT FUTURE! Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is seeking a year-round Youth Development Professional Games Lead! Mission Statement: 'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members.' Representation Matters! Candidates identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or who represent diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves inside our walls. Ideal Candidate: Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values - Put Youth First, Care Deeply & Engage Fully, Follow Through On Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Youth Development Professionals will: Plan and lead activities that are fun, age-appropriate, and inclusive. Align activities with program goals and outcome areas. Use conflict resolution and restorative practices to manage behavior. Support youth in developing problem-solving skills. Provide consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement. Model respectful, responsible, and professional behavior. Supervise youth at all times to ensure safety and engagement. Set and maintain clear behavioral expectations. Complete documentation accurately and on time. Keep program areas clean, organized, and ready for the next day. Help maintain shared Club spaces. Collaborate with fellow Youth Development Professionals, volunteers, and Club Management to deliver high-quality programming. Work directly with youth in grades 6-12 to support positive development and engagement. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and program quality. Perform other duties as assigned by Club Management.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Must be 21 years old or older
- Must pass a national criminal background check, a social security verification, a local criminal background check, and a national sex offender registry check.
- This role requires physical activity, including standing, moving, and bending.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with teens is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead activities that are fun, age-appropriate, and inclusive.
- Align activities with program goals and outcome areas.
- Use conflict resolution and restorative practices to manage behavior.
- Support youth in developing problem-solving skills.
- Provide consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Model respectful, responsible, and professional behavior.
- Supervise youth at all times to ensure safety and engagement.
- Set and maintain clear behavioral expectations.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Keep program areas clean, organized, and ready for the next day.
- Help maintain shared Club spaces.
- Collaborate with fellow Youth Development Professionals, volunteers, and Club Management to deliver high-quality programming.
- Work directly with youth in grades 6-12 to support positive development and engagement.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and program quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Club Management.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
- Twelve (12) paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
