Youth Development Professional- St Joseph County (Part Time)

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County•South Bend, IN

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional supports afterschool youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families. The role contributes to planning and implementing activities and events across core program areas, builds positive rapport with K–12 children, and guides groups in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The professional collaborates with staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, member families, and school officials to help maintain an educationally motivating, safe, and secure environment. BGCNIC serves 5,000 children ages five to 18 at more than 38 sites across the county through summer and before- and after-care programming. Its focus includes social and emotional learning, college and workforce readiness, and academic enrichment. The role works with the Site Coordinator and fellow staff to plan and implement Club curriculum, programs, and activity schedules. It supports the Unit Director in holistic programming, develops activities responsive to members’ needs and interests, applies youth development strategies, and consistently implements safety, guidance, and discipline policies. The position also involves family and community relations, staff meetings and training, maintaining a clean and safe environment, required documentation and administrative tasks, and responding to written and electronic requests. This is a part-time position expected to work 20 hours per week, paying $13.00–$15.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience working with youth, including recreation, coaching, training, tutoring, or teaching.
Knowledge of physical and social recreational games, coaching, or tutoring methods.
Ability and willingness to consistently engage youth in activities.
Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office and web- and non-web-based computer applications.
Physical and mental ability to perform essential functions and sufficient physical strength and energy to engage in activities with children and support the physical environment.
Ability to move, walk, run, bend, reach, and stoop while delivering member care.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.
Ability to frequently perform gross and fine manipulations, including grasping and twisting small objects.
Ability to handle hazardous or infectious waste and work around cleaning chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and occasional dust, mist, and steam.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Ability to read and complete documentation accurately and assist children with written and other activities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where noise and stress levels may be high.
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people.

Nice To Haves

Some post-secondary education.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Work with the Site Coordinator and fellow staff to plan, organize, and implement Club curriculum, programs, and activity schedules, including small-group, large-group, individual, and community-based activities.
Maintain a dedicated presence on site during all hours of operation.
Support the Unit Director in planning and implementing holistic programming for members.
Facilitate program development that addresses the needs, interests, and characteristics of all members.
Manage program development using effective youth development strategies.
Implement the Club’s safety, guidance, and discipline policies consistently and compassionately.
Establish and sustain positive, professionally respectful relations with Club parents and family members.
Participate in and contribute to scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
Help maintain a clean, safe, positive environment conducive to youth development.
Complete required reporting, documentation, and other administrative functions related to youth development and program management.
Interact professionally and positively with member families and parents, college students and community volunteers, fellow and float staff, and school officials.
Model appropriate behavior in attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct and networking.
Respond appropriately and promptly to written and electronic requests for information.