Before & After School Youth Care Professional (Fernley)

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nivati mental health program

Annual tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows in Fernley, NV seeks a Youth Development Professional to support BGCTM programs across core areas by engaging members in safe, structured activities.

You will prepare materials, maintain a safe environment, model BGCTM values, and build positive relationships with members and staff while adhering to safety and program requirements. This is a part-time role with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or currently enrolled.
• Experience with youth or teens preferred (6+ months).
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with tact and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Learn BGCTM program requirements across core areas.
• Deliver and support activities to stimulate participation.
• Interact with members in a positive, supportive manner.
• Build supportive relationships with members and staff.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stress tolerance

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Strong Leaders. Strong Connections. 50 Years of Great Futures.Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) supports the delivery of BGCTM programs across all five core areas by engaging members in safe, structured, and engaging activities. This role promotes positive youth development by preparing materials, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, modeling BGCTM values, and building supportive relationships with members and staff while adhering to all safety, training, and program requirements.Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens.These are some of the additional things you will do as a Youth Development Professional:Learn and understand BGCTM program requirements and objectives across all 5 core areas: Art, Character & Leadership Development, Education/STEM, Health & Life Skills, and Sports/Fitness/Recreation.Deliver and support activities that stimulate member participation, under Site Coordinator supervision.Interact and engage continuously with members in a positive and supportive manner.In exchange, BGCTM offers extensive benefits:Part-time employees are enrolled in Nivati - a free mental health and wellbeing program.When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don’t just mean for the students; as a member of BGCTM, you’ll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement.Plus, part-time employees are eligible for PTO.Pay starts at $14.50 an hour.This is what your schedule would look like:This role is part-time and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate personal commitments or class schedules.Shifts are Monday - Friday:Split Shifts: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMThis posting is for the Fernley Clubhouse, Cottonwood, and East Valley Elementary School locations.ALL BGCTM employees have the responsibility to help maintain the safety of our members and staff and ensure an optimal Club experience for all. To achieve this, ALL BGCTM employees must demonstrate and uphold BGCTM's core values: generosity, respectfulness, encouragement, accountability, and trustworthiness.Required Education & Experience:High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school.Minimum of 6 months of experience working with youth or teens preferred.Skills & Abilities that make a successful Youth Development Professional:Reliable and punctual attendance.Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse groups.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete.MUST be a minimum of 17 years or older.You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional if you have work experience. If you don’t have work experience, these references can be any non-family member over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism.You will also be asked to complete a drug screen for any illegal substances, a background check, and a fingerprint check.We have a commitment to being great.At Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountability, and Trustworthy. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is committed to practicing those values to create places where every kid feels safe and connected—a place to belong and a place to become—and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you’re making a difference.For more about what makes Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows a great place to work, visit our web page at https://bgctm.org!