After School Staff - Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Clubs Of King County•Mercer Island, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A Youth Development Professional (YDP) supports Club leadership in providing an outcome-driven Club experience across programming areas such as the gym, games room, learning center, computer lab, kitchen, Club entry, and other targeted areas. The role primarily involves working directly with youth to support their safety, well-being, and development through interactive play and other activities. The YDP is expected to communicate with youth in an age-appropriate, motivating, and positive manner; maintain clear and healthy boundaries with Club members, parents, and staff; and adapt calmly to a frequently changing work environment. The position helps plan, deliver, and evaluate programs and activities that advance healthy lifestyles, good character and community membership, and academic success. It also supports a safe, organized, and welcoming Club environment, maintains confidentiality, and builds positive relationships with families, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners. This is a variable part-time role of less than 30 hours per week, performed on-site at the staff member’s designated Club.

Requirements

High school diploma is required to work in a licensed program.
Must be at least 18 years old to work in a licensed program.
For work in a licensed program, must possess a STARS ID number and a Portable Background Check with cleared status before starting work.
Must provide documentation, signed within the previous 12 months by a licensed health care professional, of negative TB testing.
Must complete initial STARS basic training, HIV/AIDS, First Aid, CPR, and BBP certification within 90 days of hire.
Must meet the stated COVID-19 vaccination requirement or obtain a religious or medical accommodation.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Professional presence and strong customer relations skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Understanding of youth development principles and ability to motivate youth positively.
Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, remain calm, and solve problems in stressful situations.
Ability to anticipate and implement activities in an organized fashion.
Ability to maintain clear and healthy boundaries with Club members, parents, and staff.
Ability to collaborate with other Clubs, sites, and community partners.
Ability to learn and support new ideas for the good of the Club.
Ability to model and guide youth in strengths-based problem solving, goal setting, and study skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience working with a nonprofit youth development agency.
Boys & Girls Club experience.
Experience working within diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

Provide an engaged presence that prepares youth for success and creates a safe, healthy Club environment supporting positive youth development.
Maintain Club facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
Collect and track Club member attendance, coursework, and behavior data.
Model mature work behaviors that support a productive work environment.
Set up and clean up program areas daily.
Assist with Club-specific and BGCA core programs.
Assist with facilitating and delivering High Yield Learning Activities (HYLAs).
Protect member confidentiality during and after employment, including membership data, school data, and other information obtained through the role.
Affirm positive behavior and provide coaching conversations and redirection when needed.
Build partnerships with parents and families.
Develop programs and activities that support healthy lifestyles, good character and community membership, and academic success.
Maintain close, positive daily contact with Club staff, volunteers, members, and the supervisor; attend staff meetings.
Maintain a good reputation and conduct in the community and on social media.