Youth Development Professional (Martens Center)
About The Position
We are hiring for temporary Youth Development Professionals at our Martens Center location. The roles will be active December 2025-February 2026 . The Youth Development Professional (Martens Center) collaborates with a team to deliver engaging activities and programs geared towards Club members aged 6-11 in the core areas of Character & Leadership, Education & Enrichment, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports & Recreation. This role requires creativity, energy, open-mindedness, initiative, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of elementary-aged youth. This is an hourly part-time position with a daily schedule of 1:00pm-6:00pm.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License and be approved by the Club's auto insurance provider
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to lift 50lbs
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in a classroom, daycare, afterschool, camp, or similar program or educational experience in education, social work, psychology, recreation, or a related field highly desirable
- Experience working with youth aged 6-11
- Strong youth group and behavior management skills
- Ability to help youth develop healthy habits and healthy lifestyles
- Willingness and ability to engage and develop positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be actively involved in youth recreational activities
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Unit Director, Coordinator, and fellow Specialists to plan, organize, and deliver Boys & Girls Club curriculum, programs, and activities
- Provide direct supervision to Club members, actively engaging in programs and services
- Foster positive, professional relationships with and between Club members
- Apply classroom and behavior management techniques as needed and report areas of concern to supervisor
- Prepare incident reports and provide suggestions or feedback on appropriate discipline; participate in conferences regarding youth behavior as requested
- Ensure daily service reports reflect accurate member attendance and participation
- Provide and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment by reviewing programming and facilities and supervising members
- Communicate professionally with members, their families, staff, and partners to uphold a positive Club image
- Serve as a role model to Club members, modeling appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct
- Support the enforcement of Club rules and expectations and provide informal guidance and discipline to members
- Utilize MyClubHub to accurately track daily member attendance and program participation
Benefits
- All part-time staff receive 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
