Lifeguard Certified Youth Development Professional

ARE YOU READY TO GAIN EXPIERNCE WITH PROGRAM PLANNING AND WORKING WITH YOUTH?

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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director, A youth Development Professional is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of youth while promoting the 5 key elements of youth development:

• Build a Safe, Positive Environment
• Establish Supportive Relationships
• Create Fun
• Offer Opportunities & Set Expectations
• Provide Recognition

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth in a guidance-oriented atmosphere required
• Missouri Class E Driver’s License preferred, but not required

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and/or implementing local and national programs for Club members ages 5-18.
• Together with Program Director, requisition materials and supplies needed for effective program delivery.
• Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed classroom management and maintain an environment that promotes equity and inclusion for all members to enhance member experience and promote a sense of belonging.
• Implements fair and consistent behavioral support measures to promote a safe and positive environment for youth.
• May serve on and collaborate with internal Cohorts or volunteer for BGCS events.
• Maintain cleanliness of area, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, glass-cleaning, sanitizing of surfaces, etc.
• Other duties assigned

Physical Requirements:

Percentage of Work Spent on Activity: 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75-100%

• Seeing: (75-100%) Must be able to see well enough to see computer and calculator screens and read documents and reports. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have 20/20 vision (with or without correction).
• Hearing: (50-74%) Must be able to hear well enough to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• Sitting: (50-74%) Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate vehicles.
• Standing/Walking: (50-74%) Must have the ability to move about the work site.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: (25-49%) Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up paper products or materials.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: (0-24%) Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Grasping/Feeling: (75-100%) Must be able to grasp and use computer equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and calculator. Must be able to drive.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often in a clean, non-smoking, heated and cooled office environment. The employee will also frequently be indoors or in a vehicle, but may also be outdoors with exposure to dust, pollen, and outside temperature and weather extremes associated with the region. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Boys & Girls Club of Springfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Our Philosophy

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Our Goals: Strive for equal opportunity/access and foster respect for human dignity. Prepare youth to live in a richly diverse society. Initiate and promote services and experiences which enhance the quality of life. Provide programs and services that are relevant to changing needs. Develop a strong voice on behalf of youth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We believe every kid has what it takes. Our mission fuels our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. We support all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.

Inclusive Environment: Our mission is to provide an inclusive environment for a diverse group of employees, volunteers and Club members, where opportunities and equal access are demonstrated at all levels. As an organization, we embrace and honor diversity, equity and inclusion. When we draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce we are better able to understand and meet the needs of America’s youth and our Clubs.

Our Youth Development Strategy:

• Build a safe, positive environment
• Establish supportive relationships
• Offer opportunities and set expectations
• Create fun
• Provide recognition

Our Commitments to Each Other:

• We are committed to a positive work environment
• We are committed to having people work in both their passion and strengths
• We are committed to being better and never settling for mediocrity
• We are committed to our mission, over and against our egos
• We are committed to open, honest communication
• We are committed to owning our performance, decisions, and mistakes

Our Core Values:

• Intentional: We do everything on purpose. We are deliberate and make well-informed decisions.
• Member-Centered: Our kids are the motivation behind everything we do. We are warriors for them.
• Altruistic: We are givers and deeply care about others. We put our mission over and above our egos.
• Adaptable: We course-correct and overcome. We are good at thinking on our feet.
• Accountable: We take ownership for our actions, decisions, and performance. We understand our role in our mission.
• Relevant: We respond to the needs of our kids, families, and community. We are ever-changing and closely connected.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Lifeguard Training (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15