Youth Development Professional - Santa Maria
Job description
Be a leader in your community, join the Boys & Girls Club Movement and make a positive difference in the lives of youth.
About us
Every kid deserves a place. A place to feel safe. A place to feel connected. A place to belong. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast provides such places – where kids can go after school and during the summer to grow beyond the classroom. We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core values of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential. Our programs are designed to achieve priority outcomes for lifetime success in 3 main areas: Education, Character, and Health. Since the first doors opened in 1966, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has a strong reputation for providing safe, educational, and fun programs for local youth between the ages of 6-18.
We are currently hiring for multiple positions at school based locations in the Santa Maria Bonita School District.
Our Mission:
To enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens
Job Summary
Reporting to the Club Director and with direction from the Assistant Supervisor he Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific program areas. We are looking for individuals with experience in working with youth and good at leading, managing and teaching a group of up to 20 school age children in games, sports, online schoolwork activities and other Boys & Girls Club curriculum. Positive behavioral management is essential.
Essential Job Functions
- Create an environment at the Club that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Coordinates assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun, educational and developmentally appropriate.
- Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
- Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
- Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
- Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
- Maintains accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and/or grant reports.
- Cultivates positive relationship with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
- Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
- Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe.
- Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, changing light bulbs, hanging posters, painting, moving equipment, etc.
- Attend and participate in Staff Training, which is essential to professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Expected Behaviors
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Work overtime as assigned
- Travel overnight as required
- Work cooperatively with others
- Work in cold/hot/dusty/loud environment
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
Must be 18 to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
- Why are you a good fit for this position?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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