Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Paid holidays for part-time staff

Team focused

Open-door management

Work-life balance

Pre-employment drug test & background

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is seeking a part-time Youth Development Professional to support our school year programs for youth ages 7-18. You will plan and lead engaging activities in STEM, art, sports, and project-based learning to help develop academic success, leadership, and healthy lifestyles.

As a team member, you will maintain safe, clean Clubhouse spaces, encourage participation, recognize achievement, and adapt activities for indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working and/or communicating with youth ages 7-18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities and programs for youth aged 7-18 to develop academic success, leadership and healthy lifestyles.
• Keep Clubhouse areas clean and safe, disinfecting areas and washing hands; follow distancing guidelines.
• Encourage active participation in Clubhouse activities and programs.
• Recognize member participation and achievements.
• Maintain order and discipline per Club guidelines.
• Care for equipment and supplies; indoor and outdoor activities; fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, patience and problem-solving in daily duties; handle physical tasks up to 35 pounds.

Skills

Youth engagement

Program planning

Communication with youth

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is dedicated to meeting the needs of Tucson’s youth. We are looking for talented and passionate employees committed to making a better tomorrow for every youth we serve. Want to create a lasting impact on the lives of future doctors, presidents and the country’s brightest minds? Your career might have just found its new home.

Position:Youth Development Professional

Location: Tucson, AZ

Job Id:102

# of Openings:1

Youth Development Professional

Part-time

Tucson, AZ

Resume Required:
Please include a current resume with your application. A resume is required for consideration for this position.

Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is currently accepting application for the Youth Development Professional (YDP) to support our school year programs. Our YDP's engage children in a variety of fun and educational learning experiences, such as STEM, art, sports, and other project-based activities.

Requirements

Summary of Position:

Youth Development Professionals are responsible for planning and leading fun activities and programs for youth ages 7-18. Essential functions may include but are not limited to:

• Implementing activities and programs based on the objectives/goals of the Clubhouse linked to developing academic success, leadership and healthy lifestyle outcomes for youth in a variety of settings such as small and large program areas, gym, and outdoors.
• Ensuring all Clubhouse areas are kept in clean and safe operating conditions, which includes disinfecting areas after use, frequent hand washing, and adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.
• Encouraging active participation in Clubhouse activities and programs.
• Implementing various and established methods of member recognition for participation and achievement.
• Maintaining order and discipline of members by implementing and reinforcing behavioral guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson.
• Maintaining proper care and upkeep of equipment and supplies.
• Both indoors and outdoors
• Fast-paced environment
• Position requires employee flexibility, patience and ability to problem-solve and innovate
• Ability to perform physical requirements needed to complete essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.

Please note that general Club operating hours are Monday-Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (August-May). Summer hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (June and July).

Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working and/or communicating with youth ages 7-18 years old

Part-Time positions work 20-25 hours per week with a starting wage of $16/hour.

Locations Hiring:

Roy Drachman - 5901 S. Santa Clara, Tucson AZ 85706

Frank & Edith Morton - 3155 E. Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

What We Offer

Robust benefits. We offer paid holidays for all part-time staff.

Team focused.Teammates and leadership are there to assist when you need help.

Open-door management style: We welcome feedback in all areas.

Work - life balance.We believe strongly in balancing an entrepreneurial spirit in a fast-paced environment.

Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are part of our hiring process.