What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Youth Development Professional position at Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Reporting to the Director of Sports and with direction from the Sports Program Assistant; the Sports Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in specific program areas. Sports YDP's champion exciting new programs in core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Sports YDP will support the BGCMCC (Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast) Athletic Department by assisting with leagues, clinics, officiating recreational games and responsible for coaching basketball and volleyball teams. The Sports Coordinator will increase the ability for BGCMCC clubs to be safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environments that intentionally work to enhance social-emotional skills. The Sports YDP position is 20-25 hours a week, non-exempt and this position will pay Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Create an environment at the Club that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation.
- Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to club members.
- Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun, educational and developmentally appropriate.
- Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
- Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
- Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
- Maintain accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and / or grant reports.
- Cultivate positive relationships with members, their parents and / or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
- Ensure equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
- Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe.
- Assess facility needs and perform janitorial / maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, changing light bulbs, hanging posters, painting, moving equipment, etc.
- Attend and participate in Staff Trainings, which is essential to professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :
RELATIONSHIPS : Internal :
Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive / provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines / instructions; instruct, and advise / counsel.
External :
Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to promote the Club.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
