Youth Development Professional - Caston Elementary School

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor; Rochester (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local youth organization in Indiana is seeking part-time staff to support their afterschool programs. The role involves engaging youth, planning activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have experience working with children and ideally hold a CPR certification. The position offers flexible shifts in the afternoons and mornings, with a pay range of $13.00 to $15.00 per hour. A commitment to positive interactions with youth and their families is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience in childcare or related field.
• Ability to engage youth in activities is essential.
• Knowledge of physical and social recreational games is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement youth programming activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for children.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and families.

Skills

Experience working with youth

CPR certification

Knowledge of recreational games

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Responsibilities

To support the multi‑faced afterschool youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families. Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the core program areas. Develop positive rapport, respect, and effectively guide groups of elementary‑grade children in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Collaborate with fellow staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, and member families to help produce and sustain an educationally motivating, safe and secure environment for all stakeholders.

Essential Tasks

Work with Club Director and fellow staff to plan, organize, and implement Club curriculum, programs, and activity schedules, including small group, large group, individual, and community‑based activities. Sustain dedicated presence on site during all hours of operation. Consistency and reliability are keys to success in this direct‑service role.

• Support the Club Director in the planning and implementation of holistic programming for members in a fast‑paced, energetic environment.
• Facilitate program development that addresses the needs, interests, and characteristics of all members.
• Manage program development that utilizes effective youth development strategies.
• Implement the Club’s safety, guidance, and discipline policies consistently and compassionately.
• Establish and sustain positive, professionally respectful relations with all Club parents and family members.
• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as scheduled.
• Participate in the maintenance of a clean, safe, positive environment conducive to youth development.
• Participate in required reporting, documenting, and other administrative functions relative to youth development and program management.
• Interface in a professional and positive manner with Club member’s families/parents, college students and community volunteers, fellow/float staff, and school officials.
• Role model appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct/networking.
• Respond in an appropriate and timely fashion to all written and electronic requests for information.

Knowledge, Skills And Qualifications

CPR certification is preferred. Experience working with youth, including recreation, coaching, training, tutoring, or teaching is preferred but not required. Knowledge of physical, social recreational games, coaching or tutoring methods is also preferred. Ability and willingness to consistently engage youth in all activities is a must. Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office, web‑ and non‑web based computer applications. Must be physically and mentally able to perform essential functions, possess sufficient physical strength and energies required to effectively engage in activities with children, and support and sustain the physical environment.

• Ability to move, walk, run, bend, reach, stoop in the delivery of member care.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to frequently handle gross and fine manipulations such as grasping, twisting of small objects.
• Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste; work where chemicals are used for cleaning; work where mechanical and electrical hazards, and where environmental dust, mist, steam are occasionally present.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
• Ability to accurately read and complete documentation; assist children in written/other activities.
• Ability to work in a rapid‑paced environment where noise and stress levels may be high.
• Ability to interface professionally with a diverse group of persons.

Job Types: Part‑time, Temporary

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:
Afternoon shift
After school
Morning shift

Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)