Youth Development Professional - Afterschool Program
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities in a program area such as education, social recreation, arts and crafts, or physical education. The role creates an environment that supports youth development outcomes, encourages participation, and provides guidance and role modeling to members. The employee helps deliver organized, professional programs consistent with Boys & Girls Club philosophies and supports youth and families. The position implements and monitors programs and activities for drop-in members and visitors, ensuring member safety, program quality, and branch appearance. It plans daily and weekly activities, prepares schedules and activity reports, contributes to new and ongoing activities and special events, and helps coordinate BGCA National programs. The role also maintains communication with members, families, schools, community contacts, and supervisors; participates in staff meetings; supports safety procedures and building security; helps maintain the Club; and addresses minor youth conflicts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and may vary. The position may involve special events and may require driving a Club van. The work involves supervising large groups of children, spending most of the time standing, and occasional moderate lifting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with children.
- Knowledge of youth development.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to deal with the general public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- CPR and First Aid certifications are mandatory; they may be obtained through the Club.
Nice To Haves
- Valid state driver's license (recommended).
Responsibilities
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Register new members and participate in their Club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling.
- Ensure programs and activities are organized and conducted professionally and reflect Boys & Girls Club philosophies.
- Provide support to youth and families.
- Implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities for member safety, program quality, and branch appearance.
- Prepare periodic activity reports.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement daily and weekly activities for youth, with schedules and rotations planned in advance.
- Help develop and implement new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
- Help develop, plan, and implement quarterly activities, special events, and parent nights.
- Help coordinate and facilitate BGCA National programs, including Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, S.M.A.R.T. Moves, and incentive programs.
- Establish communication links among members, parents, teachers, school staff, police, community leaders, and supervisors.
- Participate in weekly branch staff meetings.
- Assist with implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures related to participant safety, risk management, and building security.
- Assist with Club maintenance and appearance.
- Handle minor youth conflicts as they occur in programs.
- Participate in special programs or events as needed.
- Drive the Club van if required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $20–$21 per hour, depending on experience.
- Pension plan after meeting eligibility criteria.
- Paid sick time.
- Training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
