Youth Development Professional

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

Job summary

A mission-driven organization seeks a Youth Development Professional in Somerset to implement educational programs and ensure the safety of participants. Candidates should have a high school diploma and significant experience working with youth, alongside skills in various activities such as STEM and mentoring.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Equal opportunity workplace

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (2500 hours required excluding family).
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programming including STEAM, mentoring, athletics, and literacy.
• Ensure safety of all program participants.
• Promote membership and participation in community events.

Skills

Interest in youth programs

Proficiency in Google Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Development Professional
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: Somerset,PA
Hours: 6:30am - 6:30pm (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.