Youth Program Professional

Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs • Beloit, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy working with kids? Want to gain some experience in working with youth and have some fun along the way? Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs is the perfect place for you! Join a fun, energetic team in a rewarding work environment in making a difference in the community! Looking for part-time workers for after-school childcare. At the Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs, our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPR / First-Aid Training

Nice To Haves

• 2 + Years of experience in working with underserved children and tweens/teens
• Strong knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and implement positive behavior intervention
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, vendors & community
• Ability to review lessons, plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Ability to perform activities with children

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, organize and facilitate youth programs and activities that are either nationally run or of an original nature.
• Ensure a safe and positive climate for all members at all times, including programs being run and surrounding visible areas.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and that it is being used in its intended manner.
• Be personally involved in Club programming and demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm towards Club members and visitors while encouraging participation.
• Constantly praise members for good efforts and provide constructive feedback to ensure member’s get the most out of every experience.
• Provide guidance to all club members.
• Recognize “trouble” situations and have the ability to diffuse the situation.
• Construct one on one sessions with members for problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Develop positive values and ethical behaviors within the members.
• Model positive values and behaviors not only while working at the Club but outside the Club as well.
• Be consistent with the Club’s system of record keeping (i.e., turning in timesheets, attendance, and membership forms).
• Ensure that his/her program areas have the proper supplies.
• Utilize the assistant as necessary.
• Have weekly, monthly and seasonal plans and will evaluate the program s/he is running on a regular basis.
• Report bi-weekly to the Director of School-Aged Programs and/or Director of Community Programs.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Overtime
• Bonuses
• Retirement savings plan (available after 1 year of employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (available after 90 days of employment, accrued based on actual hours worked)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED