Youth Development Professional

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Youth Development Professional has the primary responsibility to assist the Site Director in overall Club/Site operation as it pertains to programming, including the areas of program planning, equipment & room maintenance; volunteer & member recruitment; community partnership cultivation; member supervision.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Plan and lead a variety of activities within a specific program area, such as Academic Success, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment and Physical Education.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of positive Youth Development.
• Participate as an active, positive team member with supervisor, other staff, volunteers and members at all times by communicating effectively.
• Complete program planners in a timely manner including new, fun and inviting programs.
• Participate in mandatory training along with staff development on a regular basis.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings.
• Plan and lead special programs and/or events at site.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of program equipment, supplies and facility including daily clean up and proper use.
• Assist Site Director in member recruitment & supervision as it pertains to the age group assigned.
• Participate in special event & field trip implementation.
• Responsible for site policy adherence.
• Other duties as deemed necessary per site location.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Ability to relate well with children in the Boys & Girls Club group environment.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and mobile when supervising groups of children.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Effectively communicate with staff and with children of all ages.
• Basic computing skills in standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fun, energetic, ready to have fun and learn with kids!

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience: Must be 15 years of age; one to three months of experience working with children preferred

FUNDAMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Maintains close, daily contact with Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information,discuss issues and explain guidelines/ instructions.
• Maintains positive relations with school personnel the general public and member families at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual: Normal acuity required daily for making color distinction, depth of sight, 2 hours
• Communication: Able to express thoughts and ideas in an accurate and understandable manner through verbal and written format
• with internal and external contacts 3 hours per day
• Movement: Ability to maneuver within work site 4-5 hours per day
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing/Carrying: Able to comfortably move and manipulate up to 25 lbs of weight up to 4 hours per day
• Finger Dexterity: Have hand movement and finger dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer, fax, phone, copier up to 1 hour a day

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rice Lake, WI 54868: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you over the age of 18?
• Please list if there is a specific area in which you can lead programming - Music, STEM, Art, Physical Education
• Which location are you interested in working at? Barron, Cumberland, Rice Lake or Any

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person