Youth Development Professional - Emmett Elementary, Year Round

Boys-&girls-Club-of-the-Mountain-Empir; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys-&girls-Club-of-the-Mountain-Empir in Bristol, TN is seeking a Youth Development Professional to supervise members and support program goals while ensuring health and safety.

You will help organize activities, encourage participation, model positive behavior, and coordinate program services across sites, with CPR/First Aid certified staff detecting issues early and promoting a safe, engaging club environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Pass Drug Screening.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. We will assist in getting these certifications if not already certified.
• Demonstrate creative, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary issues.
• Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with young people and parents.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Must be available Monday-Friday 2:00-6:30 p.m.
• Be willing to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that members actively participate in the program area and activities for which you are responsible.
• Encourage members to seek advice and guidance from staff regarding problems.
• Ensure that children receive caring supervision, respect, and recognition for their efforts.
• Assist Site Coordinators in organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities for enrolled members and visitors that are fun, instructional, and competitive, and that incorporate team-building skills.
• Initiate new programs with the approval of the Program Director; make recommendations concerning programs.
• Ensure safety, positive values, and ethical behavior through quality in programs, and the Club's appearance at all times.
• Guide members; act as a role model.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all related supplies and equipment are maintained in good order (cleanliness and upkeep of Program Area after usage)

Skills

Discipline & behavior management

Relationship building

Youth motivation

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location : Bristol, TN

Category : Child Care Services

Job Type : Part Time

Salary : $12.77/Hr

About This Role

The Youth Development Professional supervise members in the program area, while assisting with and maintaining club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.

What You'll Do

Ensure that members actively participate in the program area and activities for which you are responsible.

Encourage members to seek advice and guidance from staff regarding problems.

Ensure that children receive caring supervision, respect, and recognition for their efforts.

Assist Site Coordinators in organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities for enrolled members and visitors that are fun, instructional, and competitive, and that incorporate team-building skills.

Initiate new programs with the approval of the Program Director; make recommendations concerning programs.

Ensure safety, positive values, and ethical behavior through quality in programs, and the Club's appearance at all times.

Guide members; act as a role model.

Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies.

Ensure all related supplies and equipment are maintained in good order (cleanliness and upkeep of Program Area after usage)

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old

High School diploma or GED.

Pass Drug Screening.

Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. We will assist in getting these certifications if not already certified.

Demonstrate creative, organizational, and project management abilities.

Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary issues.

Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with young people and parents.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

Ability to deal with the general public.

Must be available Monday-Friday 2:00-6:30 p.m.

Be willing to travel between sites.

Nice To Have

Preferred but not required to have previous background childcare training and/or experience.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent