Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of Maury County; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Maury County is seeking a part-time Youth Programs Assistant to deliver hands-on activities for K-12 students in a safe, fun environment. You’ll guide youth through academic, health, and citizenship goals, using prepared lesson plans and materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining classroom order, mentoring youth, scheduling and recording participation, and collaborating with staff to ensure quality programs and safety across all activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Some experience working with children is required.
• Prior Boys & Girls Club experience or similar is preferred.
• Must relate to youth and manage a classroom while ensuring activities are FUN.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on programs with youth focused on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.
• Prepare Youth for Success and implement club programs under supervision.
• Read lesson plans, organize materials, and prepare day-to-day activities.
• Maintain safety, supervise behavior, and enforce discipline per policy.
• Build positive relationships, mentor youth, and ensure a supportive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Creativity

Reliability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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