Job description

POSITION: Youth Development Professional

REPORTS TO: Assistant Branch Manager

HOURS: Part-Time, Up to 25 Hours Weekly

SALARY: $17.00 per Hour

LOCATION: Multiple Sites

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound (BGCSPS) is a non-profit organization that CHANGES LIVES through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment. BGCSPS’ mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We have been providing a safe, fun and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for more than 80 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Branch Manager and with direction from the Branch Manager, the Youth Development Professional will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific program area. Research, test and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.

FUNCTIONS/TASKS

• Create a safe environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun and instructional.
• Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
• Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Cultivate positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• Experience working directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provide instruction, direction, coaching and guidance.
• Implement and direct educational based activities for children of various ages and learning styles.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, Google navigation.
• Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation.
• Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable attendance.
• Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day, adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Professional & Career Development: We train you to do your best and to grow professionally and we promote internally whenever possible!
• Textbook Reimbursement: Are you a college student? We can help you with your textbooks!
• Washington Paid Leave: You will accrue leave to use for any need, when you need it!
• Not just a paycheck: You will be making an impact in the lives of some wonderful kids!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

As an employer with licensed, licensed exempt, and work sites inside schools, we require our employees,

new hires, and qualified applicants to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. There are limited exceptions under law which employees may apply for, including legitimate medical reasons and sincerely held religious beliefs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities;

excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities at all times displaying tact,

maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Skills essential for successful

communications include speaking and writing. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting for 2

plus hours per day. Active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours; adapt to changes in a highly

energetic work environment; other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees

in this classification. It is not intended to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all

duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BGCSPS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We strive to hire the best available persons for every job. BGCSPS policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful.

EQUITY & INCLUSION VISION STATEMENT

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound is an anti-racist organization that works to break down barriers and stand against injustices that have held individuals back for so many years, in particular people of color. We have policies, standards, and systems in place for each child, staff, and board member and volunteer to follow, that reinforce the celebration of diversity, the pursuit of equity, and inclusion of all. As a youth development organization we believe that every young person, no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion, can become productive, caring, responsible humans, and we are committed to providing access to the resources and opportunities that each need to reach their own great futures.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff safe we adhere to the CDC safety guidelines and remain in close communication with local health departments, program partners and local School Districts to work together to serve our youth in the safest way we can.

Application Question(s):

• Please share your experience in running program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun and instructional.
• Do you have the ability to work split AM & PM shifts (about 2 to 3 hours each)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• tutoring and mentoring children or youth: 1 year (Preferred)
• working directly with school aged youth: 1 year (Preferred)
• coaching and guidance of children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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