Youth Development Professional - Relief Staff
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional – Relief Staff works with Site leadership and Youth Development Professionals to ensure high-quality programming and youth development practices are implemented throughout the Site. Boys & Girls Clubs offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas (Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation) and several specialized initiatives. All programs are designed to drive positive outcomes for youth and reinforce necessary life skills. The Youth Development Professional – Relief Staff provides support to Club programs on an as-needed basis. This position is designed for individuals who are interested in working with youth but are unable to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Floaters may be contacted to cover shifts due to staff absences, special events, seasonal programming, or short-term operational needs. Acceptance of shifts is entirely voluntary. Employees in this role are not required to be available, are not guaranteed hours, and are only paid for hours actually worked.
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 interpersonal 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
- Facilitates programs/sessions modeling group management, program instruction, and youth engagement practices to ensure healthy and safe program environments.
- Assist in the creation of curriculum and lesson plans.
- Assist Youth Development Professionals with program planning (including calendars and lesson plans), daily preparation, participant data collection and high-quality practices to boost engagement.
- Informally observes Youth Development Professionals and provide feedback and coaching, including coordination of shadow/observation opportunities for new Youth Development Professionals.
- Plan, promote and conduct specialized event and programs, including Leagues.
- Plan, promote, and conduct special events, recruiting members for programs (including grant funded), activities and leagues.
- Participate in SMBGC meetings and work committees, as available.
- Transports youth and/or teens to during Club sponsored activities to enhance programming and special experiences.
- Participates in training / educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
- Ensures supply and program areas are neat and orderly, and bulletin boards and notices are current.
- Recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
- Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants, and ensures that other YDPs are providing quality programs.
- Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget as approved by Supervisor.
- Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
- Assist in communication with parents.
- Assumes all 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
