Academic Success- Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint: Academic SuccessYouth Development Professional

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

We provide a building-centered effort to work with and mentor youth of all backgrounds with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances.

Performance Profile Source: Youth Development Professional/ Academic Success

Reports to: Unit Director

Classification: Non-exempt

Position Description:

Join us as a Youth Development Professional for our Learning Center or Reading Center, where you'll lead engaging Academic Success programs for youth aged 7-17. You'll plan, implement, and supervise activities focused on Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Life Skills, all while creating a safe, positive, and fun learning environment.

Be part of a team dedicated to nurturing young minds and shaping a brighter future. Your role is pivotal in fostering Academic Success and building a strong foundation for our youth. Together, we'll inspire the leaders, thinkers, and dreamers of tomorrow, one engaging program at a time.

Essential Job Duties:

Prepare Youth For Success:

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of stated Youth Development Outcomes
• Promote and encourage program participation for Club members (ages 7-17)
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for the cultivation of learning while having fun.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to others.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Effectively implement and administer educational programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• Plan, organize and implement Character Development and Language Arts programming in the Reading Center or Math, Science, Social Studies and Life Skills in the Learning Center.
• Plan, organize and implement Homework Help and tutoring during the after school program.
• Plan, organize and implement Summer Brain Gain Program during summer program.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety and quality of programming.
• Maintain active participant roster for each program.
• Prepare activity reports
• Maintain a clean and positive Clubhouse facility.
• Identify and maintain possible partnerships for the development of the program.

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events such as field trips, etc. outside of scheduled work shift.
• May chaperone and transport youth in a Club vehicle.
• May cover other program areas if needed or short-staffed.
• General maintenance and cleaning of the Clubhouse and grounds.
• Report any concerns/issues/potential health risks or hazards concerning the environment, staff, programs, etc.

Relationships

Internal: Maintains contact with supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, Club members’ parents/guardians and others if required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Experience working with groups of children/teens
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavioral problems
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and balance competing demands.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
• Criminal Background Check
• Driving Record Check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain.
• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Knowledge of Youth Development practices.
• Knowledge of mental health as it pertains to youth services.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pull, push, or lift up to 25lbs.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to the job.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Professional Youth Development: 1 year (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)
• Tutoring: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Flint, MI 48506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person