What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Youth Development Professional-North Country position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH?
Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.
If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. This position is available during our summer camp with the possibility of work during the school year.
Join a fun team and do something you love in an organization with lots of room to grow! We are looking for individuals with youth development experience to help implement educational, enrichment, and recreational activities on a part-time basis.
Duties
Prepare Youth for Success
1. Assists in creating an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- Assists in promoting and stimulating program participation. Engages with members in a variety of activities and programs, and helps create a warm, caring environment.
- Assists in orientating new members to the Club's daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care).
- Acts as a role model to members by promoting a caring and respectful attitude, respecting all backgrounds, privacy, and confidentiality.
2. Assists Group Leaders with the implementation and administration of programs, services, and activities for members.
3. Demonstrates leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members.
4. Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance.
5. Assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the well-being of the program space and upkeep.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/or events such as all-staff training days.
2. May be asked to participate in staff meetings.
3. May be asked to document observations, with supervisor support, related to incidents and injuries that they might have witnessed. Youth employees should not communicate with child care licensing, or DCYF on their own and should have support from another adult employee who will assist with filing a report.
Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Knowledge of youth development is a plus.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Willingness to learn, and assist with planning, preparation, and implementation of quality programs for youth with guidance from Branch/Site or Program Directors.
Ability to follow all safety guidelines.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
- All of the youth worker candidates who are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage with parent authorization.
Prior to working with members, all youth employees must attend 5 hours of required BGCA trainings, that will be presented by qualified Club professionals.
This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.
Nice To Haves
Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about the organization.
Benefits
Non-exempt, hourly position.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
About Us
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, after-school programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.
