What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mount Pleasant Teen Center- Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for executing hands-on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic
Success, Healthy Lifestyles and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th
graders.
Prepare Youth for Success
- Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance
of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors
- Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and
mission.
- Read lesson plans, lay out materials in advance, and perform other tasks to prepare for day-to-day
program activities.
- Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive
instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
- Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and
development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the
organization’s discipline policy.
- Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor, coach, and encourage them to believe in themselves
and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.
- Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your
Club site.
Facility Maintenance
- Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well lit.
- Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
- Clean your area at the end of each day.
Record Keeping
- Take accurate attendance for each activity.
- Turn in timesheets and other required paperwork on time
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards
- Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary.
- May be required to drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically.
- May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues
- Must work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma
- Some experience working with children is required. Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or
similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly
preferred.
- Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom, while also making sure activities are
FUN for the youth.
- Teamwork skills, patience, and creativity are a must.
- Must be reliable and punctual—kids will be counting on you! Must show up on time and be ready to
give them your full attention.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature & level of work expected of employees
in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees in this job
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14
