YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL - Clear Lake
About The Position
Plan and lead a variety of activities within a specific program area, such as Academic Success, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment and Physical Education. Foster an environment that supports positive youth development by encouraging and promoting active participation in programs, providing consistent guidance and positive role modeling, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for all youth, and demonstrating a warm, caring attitude and using positive behavior management strategies with both individuals and groups. Plan, implement, and lead engaging programs, services, and activities tailored to the interests and needs of members. Communicate effectively with youth and team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment. Complete program planners on schedule, incorporating creative, age-appropriate, and appealing activities in assigned program areas. Participate actively in staff meetings to support team coordination and program quality. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong ability to engage and connect with youth in a group setting
- Flexibility, adaptability, and mobility in supervising and supporting children in various environments
- Knowledge of safety protocols including fire, severe weather, and lockdown procedures
- Familiarity with and adherence to all Boys & Girls Club/KIDSTOP policies and procedures
- Accountability for the proper use and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facility spaces, including daily cleaning and organization
- Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check
- One to three months of experience working with children preferred
Responsibilities
- Encouraging and promoting active participation in programs
- Providing consistent guidance and positive role modeling
- Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for all youth
- Demonstrating a warm, caring attitude and using positive behavior management strategies with both individuals and groups
- Plan, implement, and lead engaging programs, services, and activities tailored to the interests and needs of members
- Communicate effectively with youth and team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Complete program planners on schedule, incorporating creative, age-appropriate, and appealing activities in assigned program areas
- Participate actively in staff meetings to support team coordination and program quality
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- paid emergency safe and sick time
- jury duty time
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match (upon meeting required eligibility)
- health benefits (for Part-time plus employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
