Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs•Carpentersville, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, delivering, and overseeing fun, meaningful, and compelling program experiences for school-age youth members. Program experiences include sports/athletics, creative arts, technology, education-based, and character-building activities, as well as other hands-on activities based on YDP background, interests, and skills.

Requirements

Excellent organization skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in varying environments
Ability to multi-task in a faced paced environment
Learn mission, language, and goals of the organization
Ability to organize time well
Ability to use mail, Vision, Google Docs, and other necessary programs
Knowledge of Youth Development
Attend training sessions and seminars as related to working with youth
Ability to anticipate, identify, and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Accurately complete all required paperwork.
Professionally handle and/or get help to resolve conflict.
Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Certification (will receive training upon hiring)

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment for all members and follow safety procedures as set forth by BGCA.
Maintain a general knowledge of BGC philosophy, activities, calendars, and special events of the club.
Maintain a current working knowledge of procedures and policies of the club. Support and enforce all club policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional and positive demeanor at all times.
Work scheduled hours: Monday through Friday as assigned.
Assist with collaboration and coordination of activities and programs with other components of the club.
Assist with the supervision of members during free outside time.
Conduct daily programs in a way that generates interest and increases participation of youth in all areas.
Collaborate with teachers to further assist members in need of further attention in identified academic areas.
Develop, implement, and promptly display weekly program activities evolving around assigned programs.
Assist in the discipline of members.
Provide weekly program evaluations on all programs conducted throughout the week.
Assist with the cleaning of designated rooms and areas used.
Immediately report hazards, concerns, and dilemmas to the Site Director.
Duties, tasks, and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
May be required to work outside scheduled hours and some weekends.
May be required to drive Club vehicles as needed (regular passenger van).
Documenting reporting data, including attendance and program participation on a daily basis, included but not limited to incident reporting, behavioral reports.