YOUTH Development Profesional- Riley Elementary

Location: Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School

11230 Lippit Ave

Job :525-620

# of Openings:1

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a part time, hourly position working with our youth to provide hands on delivery of daily in-house programing including social recreation, team building activities, and an overall environment to build positive relationships.

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-7:00pm

Under the supervision of the Assistant Club Director, a YDP is responsible for assisting with the development and operation of our after-school program. Works to create a welcoming and safe environment for our members and aligns new members to program areas, special events, and opportunities. Will provide support in their assigned program area by monitoring member’s behavior, providing instruction, and engaging with members and parents.

The YDP develops and delivers the BGCD and BGCA suite of programs ranging from the game room to teen activities, arts and crafts, the food program, low organized games, outdoor activities, special events, before school program, summer program and group clubs.

• Passion for making a positive impact in children’s lives
• Ability to keep firm boundaries
• Accountability and follow through
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to be a leader, and gain and maintain the attention of children
• Use a creative perspective to work with children on making good life choices

• Building meaningful relationships with members
• Delivering specific program services within the clubhouse
• Compliance with organizational operational and HR policies
• Ensuring overall club climate - safety and security, the moral compass, guidance
• Teach and enforce discipline, values, morals, citizenship, manners, life skills and citizenship
• Proper reporting, record keeping and reports
• Janitorial and maintenance of equipment and furnishings
• Assisting the Program Director in all phases of the overall club operation
• Membership administration and program registration

• Build positive relationships: BGC staff, kids, parents, community stakeholders, visitors, volunteers

• Deliver age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas, for children ages 6 – 18.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities, including condition of equipment and facilities, age appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Orient new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, services, and activities for members.
• Ensure program area is attractive, neat, and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

• Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff.
• Promotes daily learning center program participation, as well as participation in special events.
• Maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to the Club.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18+ years old
• Must be able to pass a background check. Must be over 18 to work with youth, over 21 to work with teens.
• Must have at least one year experience working with children.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of six months: experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Formal training and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to de-escalate problems when present, as well as problem-solve during day-to-day club activities.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to control and manage a group of children through different activities.
• Mandatory CPR…