After-School Youth Development Leader

Boys-&girls-Club-of-the-Mountain-Empir; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Bristol, VA is seeking a Youth Development Professional to oversee daily activities of program members, promoting a healthy and safe environment aligned with the club's goals.

You will engage youth, foster community, guide and mentor, collaborate with site coordinators, develop new programs with the Program Director's approval, ensure safe, inclusive environment, and help with inventory and upkeep of the program area. Evening hours 2:00–6:30 p.m. expected.

Qualifications

• Relationship building with young people and parents.
• Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary issues.
• Demonstrate creative, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Background checks.
• Must be available Monday–Friday 2:00–6:30 p.m.
• Random drug screening.
• Experience working with children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Encourage active participation in program area activities and foster a sense of community among members.
• Empower members to seek guidance and support from staff when facing challenges.
• Provide caring supervision, respect, and recognition to children, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinators to design and implement engaging program services and activities that promote teamwork and friendship among members.
• Develop and implement new programs with the approval of the Program Director, making recommendations to enhance program offerings.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment by ensuring quality programs and a well-maintained Club appearance at all times.
• Guide and mentor members, serving as a positive role model.
• Assist in inventory management of program equipment and supplies, ensuring their proper maintenance and upkeep.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Program Area after usage, ensuring all related supplies and equipment are in good order.
• Opportunities may arise to participate in special programs and/or events.

Skills

Relationship building

Working with youth

Working with parents

Disciplinary handling

Creativity

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Child Care Resources Inc in Bristol, VA is seeking a Youth Development Professional to oversee daily activities of program members, promoting a healthy and safe environment aligned with the club's goals.

You will engage youth, foster community, guide and mentor, collaborate with site coordinators, develop new programs with the Program Director's approval, ensure safe, inclusive environment, and help with inventory and upkeep of the program area. Evening hours 2:00–6:30 p.m. expected.