What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area (such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education).
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
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
Benefits
Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area (such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education).
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 and weekly 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, police, 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 of Club maintenance and appearance
- Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs
- May participate in special programs and/or events
- Perform Pick-Up/Drop-off for ERC using the Club van, as needed
- Daily pick-up and delivery of evening dinner for Teen Center
- Facilitate and supervise gym activities
- Other duties as assigned
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
- High school diploma / GED
- 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 Drivers License (recommended)
- 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-$21/hr (Depending on Experience)
- Pension Plan (after meeting eligibility criteria)
- Paid Sick Time
- Training & Development
Salary : $20 - $21
