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Form of workWhen you work at the Boys & Girls Club, you're helping with homework and playing sports but you're also creating memories, fostering friendships, unleashing creativity, and encouraging kids to learn, grow, and lead!
Do work that matters, work that makes our community stronger. Share your skills and passions - for art, music, reading, cooking, sports, dance - with kids and help them get smarter, grow stronger, and give back.
If you are patient, innovative, enjoy working with kids, and are ready to grow in your role, read the full job description below and apply:
Position: Youth Development Professional - Teen Focus
Located: Madison Club, 1809 North Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
Reports to: Unit Director
Position Status: Part-time, Non-exempt
Compensation: $15-$17/hour
Work hours: Monday-Friday, 2:30p-7:00p
This role will primarily be focused on interacting and running programs for our teens.
Summary: Responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate programs and activities. Youth Development Professionals are responsible for ensuring the emotional and physical safety of groups of a minimum of 15 members, developing healthy and supporting relationships with all Club members, and modeling academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship with youth. Youth Development Professionals are responsible for delivering the optimal Club experience for all members, focusing on the mission and core values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Priority Outcomes (Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship) and promotes program participation.
- Facilitate programs and activities indoors and outdoors with a minimum of 15 members.
- Provide appropriate supervision by being vigilant of members in program areas, monitoring equipment and supplies
- Set clear boundaries with members by enforcing Club rules and policies and ensuring compliance while fostering an inclusive environment.
- Enforce all safety precautions and ensure that equipment is maintained in an appropriate manner
- Continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members
- Report concerns relating to the members, families, staff or facilities to Unit Director or Lead Program Coordinator
- Maintain positive relationships with members and their parents and/or guardians while creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Mediate medium to mild behavior issues with confidence while providing guidance and role modeling.
- Participate in special programs and/or events as requested
- Oversee clean up and ensure a clean area at the end of snack and mealtimes
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management staff
Relationships:
Internal: Maintain effective communication with members, employees, volunteers, supervisors and community partners.
External: Maintain contact with external community agencies and partners
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with young people, parents, and community members
- Ability to motivate youth in a consistent and constructive manner while maintaining a positive environment
- Ability to pass a criminal background check required
- Ability to acquire CPR and First Aid certification required
Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required and Youth Development focus preferred
- Valid Driver’s license preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
- Must be 18 years or older for employment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor work environments
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to be effective in an environment with varying levels of noise throughout the day
BGCCVA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
BGCCVA Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
