Youth Development Professional

BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest, most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region, annually serving over 10,500 youth from Allegheny, Beaver and Somerset County in preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

The Youth Development Professional will be hands-on with the youth to implement curriculum and programming on a day to day basis. This role is responsible for the supervision and safety of all program participants as well as relationship building. This role will ensure that they follow all DHS Chapter 3270 Regulations and BGCA Safety requirements.

A Youth Development Professional shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:

A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2500 hours experience working with children. (Can be babysitting excluding your own family members)

• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, STEM, mentoring and recreation
• Proficient in Google Suite
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and signification fine fingered dexterity. Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors

• Create and support the facilitation of meaningful lesson plans and activities for all youth served
• Implement educational programming to include: STEAM, mentoring, athletics, literacy and activities
• Ensure the safety of all program participants while in care
• Encourage participation in clubhouse community events
• Promote and stimulate membership in the Clubhouse through programs, services, and outreach activities
• Participate in monthly incentive programs that focus on literacy, STEM, Art, Mentoring, Athletics and Social/Emotional Learning activities
• Work in conjunction with volunteers, tutors, and students to participate in an ongoing education improvement program
• Promote a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all ages
• Offer input regarding department programs, in partnership with the approval of Program Manager
• Observe and report any maintenance and operation concerns of the department’s physical property, ensuring Club member safety at all times to the Clubhouse director

Onboarding process -

• Must complete a health physical and TB test
• 3 letters of Reference needed upon hiring
• Clearances Act 33, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR letter
• Mandated Reporter Certification within 45 days of hire
• 10 hours of DHS training (can be done virtually)
• Attend CPR, Pediatric First Aid training within the first 90 days of hire

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.