Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a Youth Development Professional, where you'll engage with youth through various programs, ensuring their safety and fostering a positive environment. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a chance to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 2500 hours experience working with children required.
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programming in STEAM, mentoring, and athletics.
• Ensure safety of all program participants.
• Promote a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Interest in youth programs

Proficient in Google Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Employment Type: Part-Time

Location: Pittsburgh

Hours: 1:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Shift (up to 29.5 hrs. per week)

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Compensation: Starting Salary of $15/hour

About Us

BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest, most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region, annually serving over 10,500 youth from Allegheny County and Somerset County in preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Job Summary

The Youth Development Professional will be hands-on with the youth to implement curriculum and programming on a day to day basis. This role is responsible for the supervision and safety of all program participants as well as relationship building. This role will ensure that they follow all DHS Chapter 3270 Regulations and BGCA Safety requirements.

Requirements

A Youth Development Professional shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:

A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2500 hours experience working with children. (Can be babysitting excluding your own family members)

• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, STEM, mentoring and recreation.
• Proficient in Google Suite.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
• Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programming to include: STEAM, mentoring, athletics, literacy and activities.
• Ensure the safety of all program participants while in care.
• Encourage participation in clubhouse community events.
• Promote and stimulate membership in the Clubhouse through programs, services, and outreach activities.
• Participate in monthly incentive programs that focus on literacy, STEM, Art, Mentoring, Athletics and Social/Emotional Learning activities.
• Work in conjunction with volunteers, tutors, and students to participate in an ongoing education improvement program
• Promote a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all ages.
• Offer input regarding department programs, in partnership with the approval of Program Manager.
• Observe and report any maintenance and operation concerns of the department’s physical property, ensuring Club member safety at all times to the Clubhouse director.
  
  

Notice

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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