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Youth Development Professional - Teen Focus

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia

Orange, VA | Full Time

$75k-110k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

Youth Development Professional - Teen Focus

$75k-110k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Month Ago

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia is Hiring a Youth Development Professional - Teen Focus Near Orange, VA

When 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: Orange Club, 200 Dailey Drive, Orange, VA 22960

Reports to: Unit Director

Position Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

Compensation: $15-$17/hour

Work hours: Monday-Friday, 2:30p-6:30pm

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.