Youth Development Professional

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Location:

Reports to: Club Director

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK) is an out-of-school time provider, offering a safe haven for youth who need us most. Our mission is to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize & develop their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Youth Development Professional provides direct supervision of youth members and is responsible for the implementation of programs and activities.

Youth Development

Create a Club environment that supports and facilitates the achievement of the Youth Development Outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship

Provide guidance and role modeling to all Club members

Provide on-site supervision to members to ensure a healthy and safe environment

Maintain a positive outlook and attitude with members, and provide constructive feedback on their efforts and progress

Assist members in building conflict resolution skills and teach them to accept responsibility for their actions

Programming

Implement, monitor, and evaluate programs and activities for members

Promote member program participation

Ensure the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development is utilized during all programs and activities:

Safe and Positive Environment

Fun

Supportive Relationships

Opportunities and Expectations

Recognition

Ensure the Youth Development Strategy is applied during all programs and activities:

Sense of Belonging

Sense of Usefulness

Sense of Influence

Sense of Competency

Maintain records to track attendance and participation

Help maintain a clean and welcoming facility

Additional Responsibilities

Travel between Clubs and/or the Admin Office for trainings and meetings

All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of the Work Environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced and loud environment

Ability to continuously stand and move around the Club

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally

Ability to navigate stairs (if located at our Parkland or California Clubs)

Qualifications

Education

High School degree or G.E.D. is required

College degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required

Work Experience

A minimum of one year’s work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization which includes the supervision of youth and the implementation of programs and activities

Skills

A passion and understanding of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of BGCK

Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude in the workplace

High ethical standards

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal staff and external partners

An understanding of the needs and interests of young people

Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary actions

Benefits

401(k) Participation & Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Self-Care Days

12 Paid Holidays

Free Club Membership for Children of Staff

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcomes applicants with disabilities and applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Request for Accommodation in the Recruitment Process

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HR@bgcky.org.

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 to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Any benefits listed in this job description is presented for illustrative purposes. Ultimately, the full benefit package available to an employee will be outlined in an employment offer letter. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful outcomes of a background check.