Lead Youth Development Professional

    Highlights

    Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes: Promote and stimulate program participation; Register new members and participate in their club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling to members. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOxnard, CA

    Description

    PRIMARY FUNCTION:

    Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education. Assists Site Coordinator, as directed, with daily, weekly, and monthly functioning of the site.

    KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

    • Prepare Youth for Success
    • Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
    • Promote and stimulate program participation;
    • Register new members and participate in their club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
    • Ensure that all programs and activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of Boys & Girls Club philosophies
    • Provide support to youth and families at all times.

    Program Development and Implementation

    • Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
    • Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
    • Plan, coordinate, and implement daily, weekly and monthly activities for youth. Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills.
    • Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
    • Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
    • Aid with the coordination and facilitation of BGCA National programs (Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, S.M.A.R.T. Moves, incentive programs, etc.)
    • Establish communication links between members, parents, teachers, school staff, law enforcement, community leaders, and supervisors.

    Supervision

    • Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
    • Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety, risk management, and building security.
    • Assist with the up-keep, maintenance, and appearance of areas utilized by the Club.
    • Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs.

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • May participate in special programs and/or events.
    • May be required to drive Club van.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    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.

    External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

    Requirements

    SCHEDULE:

    • Monday thru Friday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm (listed time does not accurately reflect the scheduled day/hours, but availability required for this position).

    SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

    • Minimum High school diploma / GED
    • Minimum 1 year of service with BGCOP, or similar role/program.
    • Experience in working with children
    • Knowledge of youth development
    • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
    • Ability to deal with the general public
    • Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
    • Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
    • Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (can obtain through Club)
    • Valid State Driver’s License (recommended)

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    Ability to supervise large groups of children and coordination of their activities. A majority of time will be spent standing. Moderate lifting will be required from time to time.

    Benefits

    • $20-$22/hr (Depending on multiple factors, such as relevant education and/or experience)
    • 401k (after meeting eligibility criteria)
    • Paid Sick Time
    • Training & Development

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