Youth Development Leader

Boys-; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

BGCGKC is seeking a Youth Development Professional in Kansas City to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities within the Club. The role reports to the Program Director and is non-exempt under the Operations department.

You will create engaging activities, mentor youth, ensure safety and high attendance, prepare lesson plans, and participate in staff development. Daily responsibilities include closing the program area and maintaining clear communications with staff and members.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Experience working with children and knowledge of youth development.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Ensure engagement, promote and stimulate participation, and consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities.
• Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling to members and overall direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club at all time.
• Engaging members in activities successfully and provide a safe environment for members.
• Support members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully.
• Plan and facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects
• Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and other administrative duties
• Participate in training and staff development activities.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings.
• Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; collaborate; and advise/counsel.
• Mandatory cleaning and closing of program area daily.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Program facilitation

Safety management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BGCGKC is seeking a Youth Development Professional in Kansas City to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities within the Club. The role reports to the Program Director and is non-exempt under the Operations department.

You will create engaging activities, mentor youth, ensure safety and high attendance, prepare lesson plans, and participate in staff development. Daily responsibilities include closing the program area and maintaining clear communications with staff and members.