Youth Development Leader Position Description
TITLE: Youth Development Leader
REPORTS TO: Assistant Site Director / Site Director /Director of Operations/ Chief Executive Officer
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Working closely with the Site Director, you will learn how to become an integral person in improving the lives of the Boys and Girls Club members. As a YDL you will be taught how to conduct programs for members in K through 12th grade and improve their lives through the Boys and Girls Club Formula for Impact. As you learn to affect positive change in our members’ lives, you will be encouraged to bring your own passions, skills, and interests into our programming to share with our members by creating programs under the supervision of the
Site Director. You must be willing to work at various sites/locations/grades as the need arises.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare youth for success
1. Ensure programs services and activities are focused on a. Preparing youth for success b. Promoting the safety of club members c. The quality of programs at all times
2. Ensure that club members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas and activities and receive instruction and feedback to develop educational skills.
3. Demonstrate leadership to assure positive conduct, safety, and development of others
4. Provide positive role models to the members.
5. Work at various sites/locations/grades
Supervision
1. Work closely with Site Director and Assistant Site Director to manage and supervise youth and volunteers.
Provide additional and ongoing feedback and support.
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Health and Safety: * 1. Maintain safety of club members and team members by keeping open lines of communication, ensuring team members supervise club members at all times, lock facilities as needed2. Ensure a healthy and safe environment by ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are organized, clean, and maintained3. Supervision of club members at all timesProgram Development: *__
1. Contribute to planning and implementation of the strategic plan by: a. Planning, organizing, and implementing a range of program services and activities for club members and visitors b. Initiating new programs with the approval of the Site Director c. Promoting and stimulating the program
2. Work closely with the Site Director and Assistant Site Director to learn how to implement current programming and high-yield activities to impact club members
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3. Demonstrate proper record keeping of programs, participation, and incident reports
4. Working with Site Director and Assistant Site Director, develop programs based around your interests and passions
5. Attend all staff meetings
6. Complete assigned trainings
7. Promote the Boys & Girls Club in the community
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/ or events
2. May, with director’s approval, consult with parents concerning club member issues
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Site Director/ Assistant Site Director, club team members (leaders and volunteers), club members to provide for the successful operation of the club and its mission.
External: Maintains contact with club members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize Club.
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
· Must be 17 years old or older
· Knowledge of youth development
· Experience working with children in supervisory or teaching roles
· Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
· Ability to deal effectively with club members including discipline problems.
· Ability to organize and supervise club members in a safe environment
· Currently pursuing a four year degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
· Strong communication skills, both oral and written
· Desire to learn about BGCA’s mission, youth development, reinforcement, safety, and youth programming
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Fast paced and sometimes loud environment
· Requires time spent outside for activities with club members
· Some lifting of boxes for food pantry and supplies
· Ability to adjust to situations involving change
· Standing or walking for prolonged periods
DISCLAIMER:
· The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of people in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of people assigned to this position.
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Signed by:
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Employee Date
Approved by:
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Director of Operations Date
Reviewed by:
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Chief Executive Officer Date
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person