Youth Development Professional

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MAURY COUNTY; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Maury County is seeking part-time youth program staff to execute hands-on activities for students from K-12th grade. You will help prepare materials, supervise groups, and guide youth toward the club’s three outcomes: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character.

Responsibilities include leading fun, educational activities, maintaining safety, and keeping accurate attendance records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Some experience with children preferred.
• Able to relate to youth and make activities FUN.
• Teamwork, patience, and creativity required.
• Reliable and punctual; attendance essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on programs with youth focused on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Citizenship.
• Prepare youth for success and support development outcomes under supervision.
• Facilitate fun and educational activities aligned with organizational goals.
• Read lesson plans, prepare materials, and assist with day-to-day activities.
• Maintain safety and proper conduct; enforce discipline per policy.
• Build positive relationships with youth and mentor them.
• Ensure safety policies are followed at all times.
• Record attendance and complete timesheets and paperwork on time.

Skills

Experience with children

Relate to youth

Classroom management

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Responsible for executing hands‑on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th graders.


• Prepare Youth for Success


• Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors


• Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission.


• Read lesson plans, lay out materials in advance, and perform other tasks to prepare for day-to-day program activities.


• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).


• Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organization's discipline policy.


• Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor, coach, and encourage them to believe in themselves and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.


• Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your Club site.


• Facility Maintenance


• Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well-lit.


• Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.


• Clean your area at the end of each day.


• Record Keeping


• Take accurate attendance for each activity.


• Turn in timesheets and other required paperwork on time
  

Primary Function

• Responsible for executing hands‑on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th graders.


• Prepare Youth for Success


• Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors


• Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission.


• Read lesson plans, lay out materials in advance, and perform other tasks to prepare for day‑to‑day program activities.


• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).


• Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organization's discipline policy.


• Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor, coach, and encourage them to believe in themselves and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.


• Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your Club site.


• Facility Maintenance


• Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well‑lit.


• Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.


• Clean your area at the end of each day.


• Record Keeping


• Take accurate attendance for each activity.


• Turn in timesheets and other required paperwork on time
  

Additional Responsibilities

• May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary.


• May be required to drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically.


• May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues


• Must work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers.
  

Skills/Knowledge Required

• High School diploma


• Some experience working with children is required. Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly preferred.


• Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom, while also making sure activities are FUN for the youth.


• Teamwork skills, patience, and creativity are a must.


• Must be reliable and punctual-kids will be counting on you! Must show up on time and be ready to give them your full attention.
  

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature & level of work expected of employees

in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees in this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Summer Hours: 25 or more

Benefits

• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• 4-hour shift (Summer 4-8 hour shift)


• After school ( Summer 7am-6pm)


• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Urgent Sites

• Pulaski


• Woodard


• Spring Hill


• Mount Pleasant Teen Center

Salary: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour