Youth Development Professional Gym Lead
About The Position
HELP OUR YOUTH HAVE A GREAT FUTURE! Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is seeking a year-round Youth Development Professional Gym 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.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Must be 18 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 youth 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 1 through 5 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
