Youth Development Professional- Culleoka (School Year)

Boys & Girls Club of Maury County•Culleoka, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for executing hands-on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th graders. This role involves preparing youth for success by executing Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors. The professional will facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission. This includes reading lesson plans, laying out materials in advance, and performing other tasks to prepare for day-to-day program activities. Ensuring members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills is key. Maintaining control of the group, demonstrating leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members, and implementing discipline procedures when needed are also crucial. Forming positive relationships with youth, mentoring, coaching, and encouraging them to believe in themselves and their dreams are essential. Professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times are expected, along with keeping members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures. Additionally, the role involves facility maintenance, ensuring program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well-lit, and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition. Daily cleaning of the assigned area is required. Record keeping, including taking accurate attendance for each activity and turning in timesheets and other required paperwork on time, is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

High School diploma
Some experience working with children is required.
Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom, while also making sure activities are FUN for the youth.
Teamwork skills, patience, and creativity are a must.
Must be reliable and punctual.
Must show up on time and be ready to give them your full attention.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.
Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission.
Prepare for day-to-day program activities by reading lesson plans and laying out materials in advance.
Encourage members to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and provide instruction and constructive feedback.
Maintain control of the group and demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members.
Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organization's discipline policy.
Form positive relationships with youth, mentor, coach, and encourage them.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.
Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures.
Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well-lit.
Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Clean assigned area at the end of each day.
Take accurate attendance for each activity.
Turn in timesheets and other required paperwork on time.
Oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs).
Participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary.
Drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically.
Consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
Work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers.