Youth Development Professional- Clinton

To support the multi-faceted after school youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families. Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the core program areas. Develop positive rapport, respect, and effectively guide groups of K-12 children in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with fellow staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, and member families to help produce and sustain an educationally motivating, safe and secure environment for all stakeholders.

To support the multi-faceted after school youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families. Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the core program areas. Develop positive rapport, respect, and effectively guide groups of K-12 children in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with fellow staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, and member families to help produce and sustain an educationally motivating, safe and secure environment for all stakeholders.
BGCNIC serves 3,000 children ages five to 18 at 23 sites across the county through summer and before and after-care programming, with a strong focus on social and emotional learning, college and workforce readiness, and academic enrichment to ensure every child has a chance to meet his or her potential.

To support the multi-faceted after school youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families. Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the core program areas. Develop positive rapport, respect, and effectively guide groups of K-12 children in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with fellow staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, and member families to help produce and sustain an educationally motivating, safe and secure environment for all stakeholders.

Work with Unit Director and fellow staff to plan, organize, and implement Club curriculum, programs, and activity schedules, including small group, large group, individual, and community-based activities. Sustain dedicated presence on site during all hours of operation. Consistency and reliability are keys to success in this direct-service role.

• Support the Unit Director in the planning and implementation of holistic programming for members in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
• Facilitate program development that addresses the needs, interests, and characteristics of all members.
• Manage program development that utilizes effective youth development strategies.
• Implement the Club’s safety, guidance, and discipline policies consistently and compassionately.
• Establish and sustain positive, professionally respectful relations with all Club parents, and family members.
• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as scheduled.
• Participate in the maintenance of a clean, safe, positive environment conducive to youth development.
• Participate in required reporting, documenting, and other administrative functions relative to youth development and program management.
• Interface in a professional and positive manner with Club member’s families/parents, college student and community volunteers, fellow/float staff, and school officials.
• Role model appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct/networking.
• Respond in an appropriate and timely fashion to all written and electronic requests for information.

Minimum High School graduate or equivalent; some post-secondary education is preferred. CPR…