OxBow KidsCare Youth Development Professional - PM
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County KidsCare school-based program by helping create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children ages 5–12. The role assists with high-quality activities and programming that promote youth development, academic success, social-emotional growth, healthy lifestyles, positive relationships, and each child’s sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence. The position actively engages and supervises youth during daily programming, supports activities and routines, fosters an inclusive environment, and builds positive relationships with members, families, coworkers, and school personnel. It also includes attendance tracking, recordkeeping, program documentation, required meetings and training, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. This is a part-time position scheduled for 17.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5–12.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team-player attitude, high energy, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to move continuously throughout program areas, including walking figure-8 patterns, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods.
- Ability to visually and audibly monitor children in indoor and outdoor settings.
- Ability to maintain composure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency or behavioral situations.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, and bend at the waist.
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Actively supervise and engage youth throughout daily program activities, maintaining visibility and awareness of members.
- Promote members’ health, safety, and well-being by enforcing Club expectations, monitoring behavior, and keeping program areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and safety situations in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Support safe transitions, routines, and structured supervision in indoor and outdoor environments.
- Support the implementation of fun, creative, and educational activities that encourage learning, teamwork, personal growth, and positive youth outcomes.
- Use Youth Development Strategies to foster members’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.
- Create positive interactions and meaningful experiences that support youth development and engagement.
- Encourage participation and help maintain an inclusive environment where all youth feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
- Model and reinforce positive behavior, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
- Build respectful relationships with members, families, coworkers, and school personnel.
- Contribute to a welcoming, team-oriented environment reflecting the organization’s mission and values.
- Assist with attendance tracking, recordkeeping, program documentation, and other assigned administrative tasks.
- Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain compliance with organizational expectations, safety requirements, and program procedures.
- Perform 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
