What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional - Technology Lab position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County?
This is a part-time position that requires availability between the hours of 2 - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (1 - 6 p.m. on Fridays) and availability of 40 hours between 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Youth Development Professional is responsible for planning, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating all programs and activities in their assigned program area. This position will work primarily in our Technology Lab, responsible for digital literacy programming, but also digital arts, computer science, STEM, and more.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee the administration of all BGC programs and activities that support the Youth Development Framework.
- Instill a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play in members as well as staff during programs and activities.
- Manage Room and ensure a productive environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order.
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Supervision
- Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members and providing motivation and encouragement.
- Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures.
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings.
- Serve as a role model and mentor to members and peers.
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
- Prepare daily attendance reports.
Additional Responsibilities
- May participate in special programs and/or events
- May be required to drive Club van
- Complete trainings as required
- May be required to help out in multiple areas as needed
- Clean area as needed at the end of day
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
Skills/Knowledge Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to multi-task
- Experience working with children
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Must be flexible and be able to work well with other team members
- Problem solving skills
- Must be CPR and First Aid Certified (we will provide training if needed)
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, lift up to 25 pounds and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment this position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employee. It is not designed to contain, not to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Youth Development or Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sebastian, FL 32958 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18