Youth Development Professional (PT) - Fair Street Club
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities in assigned program areas, including education, arts, sports and recreation, health and life skills, character and leadership, and specialized initiatives. The position maintains active supervision, ensures youth safety, and creates a positive Club environment that supports youth development and participation. The role is based in Hall County/Gainesville City, with potential work assignments at Fair Street Club. Work is scheduled August through May, generally from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; hours may vary. The employee builds positive relationships with youth, provides guidance and role modeling, and works professionally with supervisors, coworkers, families, school personnel, community partners, and the public. The position also involves maintaining program spaces and equipment, following organizational safety procedures, completing required documentation and training, and supporting Club operations as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, unless serving in an approved Youth Employment Program.
- CPR/First Aid certification is required; the organization provides it, and employees must complete certification within the organization's established timeframe.
- Successfully complete fingerprint background check, drug screening, mandated reporting, onboarding, and BGCA and BGCL training requirements.
- Ability to build positive, appropriate relationships with youth and support a safe and inclusive Club environment.
- Ability to supervise groups of children while remaining flexible, mobile, attentive, and responsive to changing needs.
- Knowledge of basic safety procedures, including fire, tornado, lockdown, emergency response, and field trip expectations.
- Ability to follow Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier policies, BGCA requirements, and site-specific procedures.
- Ability to properly use, clean, and report on program equipment, supplies, and facilities.
- Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to participate in required training and apply training content to daily Club operations.
Nice To Haves
- One to twelve months of experience working with children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that promotes youth development and program participation.
- Plan and lead age-appropriate programs, services, and activities in assigned program areas.
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling to youth individually and in groups.
- Complete program lesson plans and rosters accurately and on time.
- Actively supervise youth and follow safety procedures, emergency protocols, supervision expectations, organizational policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor indoor and outdoor spaces for safety hazards, unauthorized individuals, damaged property, and broken equipment; promptly report concerns.
- Reinforce behavior expectations and report significant behavior concerns, incidents, injuries, and property damage according to organizational procedures.
- Use two-way radios and other approved communication tools appropriately to support supervision and safety.
- Follow BGCL transition guidelines for on-campus activities and field trips.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, youth, families, school personnel, and community partners.
- Participate in staff meetings, organizational training, and required professional development.
- Maintain professional standards for attendance, punctuality, dress, language, and conduct; follow call-out procedures and notify the supervisor at least two hours before a shift when unable to report.
- Avoid personal cell phone use during working hours except for authorized work-related or emergency purposes.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe program spaces before, during, and after use.
- Use and store equipment, supplies, and materials appropriately, and report damaged or missing items.
- Take out trash and complete basic cleanup after activities as assigned.
- Assist with youth meals during summer camp or other program periods as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Club operations, youth safety, program quality, and organizational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
