Youth Development Professional

3 months ago

Los Angeles, United States Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Part time $19
OVERVIEW:

The position of Youth Development Professional supports the planning, organizing, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of programs. This role leads activities in art, athletics, and   academics. In addition, the Youth Development Professional provides supervision and promotes engagement of club members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs. 
  • Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement. 
  • Maintains records to track attendance and participation. 
  • Recommends development of new programs and enhancement of existing programming.
  • Promotes and stimulates program participation. 
  • Orients new member programs, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules. 
  • Provides guidance and role modeling to members. 
  • Participates in training and educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills as well as in programmatic / club staff meetings.
  • Maintains order as required and as per BGCMLA policy, discipline of club members. 
  • Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants. 
  • Monitors supply needs and informs Supervisor when supplies are needed.
  • Ensures supply and program areas are neat and orderly, and bulletin boards and notices are current. 
  • Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
  • Recommends needed repairs to facility and / or equipment. 
  • As needed the position will be involved in collaborative, or engage in leading, community outreach, program extension, and club related event activities.
  • Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vehicles, etc. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
  • High School diploma or GED, minimum of two years of college experience preferred.
  • Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where:
  • There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
  • Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
  • Pass criminal background check.
  • Pass (negative result) a TB test.
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
  • Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of subject matter within core areas and youth development in general.
  • Skilled in creative planning, implementing quality youth programs, organizational /and project management, and working toward positive outcomes.
  • Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary issues. Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with young people and parents. Ability to demonstrate a professional manner in all interactions, able to facilitate a diverse group of youth effectively, and to organize time well and focus on completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING:
  • Travel between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles sites and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles. 
  • Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns/trends - evening hours are required during the school year; hours will vary during summer and school breaks; occasional weekend hours are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position involves lifting; bending; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, or crawling; frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email are expected. Will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions based on activity location. Required to work around youth and adults where noise levels may be moderate to high during activities. Physical exertion may be required to lift supplies and equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job or change this job description at any time.
BGCMLA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is a scalable and sustainable solution to reversing the opportunity crises facing some of the most vulnerable youth in marginalized neighborhoods of Los Angeles. BGCMLA is designed to increase programmatic offerings and to serve a more significant number of youth in the areas of Metro Los Angeles. Our mission is to create a safe space that empowers all Club members to Learn, Explore, Achieve, and Dream (L.E.A.D.). We fulfill our mission by offering nationally recognized, research-based programs and activities in three core areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. We believe in empowering youth to explore a future with endless possibilities by offering creative programs, such as new approaches to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), sports and recreation, music, and the arts created in collaboration with our community partners. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a safe, stable place that ensures physical and emotional safety for all youth we serve. Click here for more information regarding Club safety.The individual Clubs which presently make up BGCMLA have a deep history of impact in the most vulnerable areas of Los Angeles County. Our collaboration of Clubs includes the following Boys & Girls Clubs: Challengers, Watts/Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Venice. We are also provide youth programming on school sites throughout Los Angeles, for more about our service locations, please visit vgcmla.org. At BGCMLA, we are wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs’ potential to serve more kids more often and to build strong, sustainable organizations.

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