Youth Development Leader – After-School Club Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays

100% Employee Discount for Childcare

Employee Tuition Assistance

Orca Cards

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County seeks a Youth Development Professional to support Club Leadership in delivering an Outcome Driven Club Experience across Gym, Learning Center, Computer Lab and other program areas. You will engage directly with youth to ensure safety, well-being and development through interactive activities.

The YDP must be self-motivated, mature, and adaptable to changing environments, communicating with youth in a positive, age-appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with a non-profit youth development agency; BGCA experience preferred
• High School diploma required to work in a licensed program
• Must be 18+ years old to work in a licensed program
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, professional presence and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Understanding of youth development principles and ability to motivate youth positively
• Collaborate with other Clubs, Sites and Community Partners
• Model strengths-based problem solving, goal setting and study skills
• Experience working within diverse cultures preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide engaged presence to prepare youth for success and a safe, healthy Club environment
• Maintain facilities, equipment and supplies
• Assist with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs
• Collect and track member attendance, coursework and behavior data
• Model mature work behaviors to ensure a productive work environment
• Set up and clean up program areas daily
• Assist in facilitation of club programs and BGCA core programs
• Deliver High Yield Learning Activities (HYLAs)
• Maintain member confidentiality
• Affirm positive youth behavior and coach when needed
• Build partnerships with parents and families
• Develop programs supporting healthy lifestyles, character/community, and academic success

Skills

Non-profit youth development

High School diploma

Confidentiality

Organization & attention to detail

Youth development principles

Collaboration with clubs/partners

Strengths-based coaching

Cultural competency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County seeks a Youth Development Professional to support Club Leadership in delivering an Outcome Driven Club Experience across Gym, Learning Center, Computer Lab and other program areas. You will engage directly with youth to ensure safety, well-being and development through interactive activities.

The YDP must be self-motivated, mature, and adaptable to changing environments, communicating with youth in a positive, age-appropriate manner.