Position Summary
Under the supervision of the IPT (Impact Programs Team) and assigned Club Director, the Jr. Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting with the effective operation of a quality school-age childcare program that complies with current Delacare rules for school-age centers.
Essential Functions
- Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers; address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
- Assist Childcare/Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.
- Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
- Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
- Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE.
- Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community.
- Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of Delaware STARS.
- Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Fourteen (14) years of age or older.
- Work permits are required for ALL employed minors under the age of 18 years of age.
Specific Provisions for Individuals 14 and 15 years of age
Minors 14-15 years of age shall not work:
- Before 7am or after 7pm-except from June 1st through Labor Day when the evening hour shall be extended to 9pm
- More than four (4) hours per day on school days
- More than eight (8) hours per day on non-school days
- More than eighteen (18) hours in any week when school is in session for 5 days
- More than six (6) days in any week
- More than forty (40) hours per week when school is not in session or more than five (50 hours continuously without a non-work period of at least 30 consecutive minutes.
Specific Provisions for Individuals 16 and 17 years of age
Minors 16-17 years of age:
- May not work more than twelve (12) hours in a combination of school & work per day
- Must have at least eight (8) consecutive hours of non-work, non-school time in each 24-hour period
- May not work more than five (5) hours continuously without a non-work period of at least 30 consecutive minutes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g. training). Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school site to another as the needs of the organization change.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly speak clearly and hear the spoken word.
- Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing room for instruction.
- Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
- Maintain a high energy level.
- Be comfortable working with children ages 5-14 in varying levels of physical activity.
WORK HOURS:
School Year: Monday to Friday, 3:00PM to 6:00PM, may be required to work full day shifts on school closing days
Summer hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00AM to 6:00PM. Typically scheduled to work 7 to 8 hour shifts each day with some flexibility.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.