Youth Development Professional (Gateway Prep Academy)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Utah offers an afterschool program for grades Kindergarten through 8th, operating Monday through Friday until 6:00 pm during the school year. This part-time Youth Development Professional role supports engaging activities in Education, STEM, Fine Arts, and more.

Responsibilities include planning and supervising lessons, promoting participation, and modeling positive behavior while ensuring safety and program quality within the Gateway Prep Academy afterschool

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Knowledge of youth development concepts helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging, fun lessons and activities in specific program area(s)
• Prepare Youth for Success
• Create an environment that facilitates Youth Development Outcomes
• Promote and stimulate program participation
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Ensure members participate in varied activities and receive constructive feedback
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development
• Monitor and evaluate program services and activities
• Oversee member safety, program quality, and appearance
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Attend additional training outside regular hours

Skills

Youth development

Experience with children

Motivate youth

School/community engagement

Safety supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of Southern Utah

Afterschool Program-Gateway Prep Academy

$15.00/hour, part-time

Monday-Friday afterschool to 6:00 pm

August-May

Job Summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Utah provides afterschool and summer programs to kids ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade throughout Southern Utah. Programs run Monday-Friday from afterschool to 6:00 pm during the school year.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as: Education, Fine Arts, STEM, Physical Education, or Extra Curricular 'Specials'. May be responsible for implementing prevention education in alignment with grant requirements.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Prepare engaging, fun lessons and activities in specific program area(s)
• Prepare Youth for Success
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
• Promote and stimulate program participation
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Ensure 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)
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members
• Program Development and Implementation
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for all members
• Monitor and evaluate program services and activities
• Active Supervision of Youth
• Oversee member safety, program quality, and appearance of the organization at all times
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly organization staff meetings
• Contribute to a positive work culture

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special programs and/or events
• Plan and coordinate program clubs/specials
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Attend additional training outside of regular work hours

Skills/Knowledge Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Motivate youth and manage member behavior.
• Ability to work with the school community and general public.
• Plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications may be required.
• Valid State Driver's License

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprinted background check, reference check, and pre-employment screenings.

Boys & Girls Clubs are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; age; religion; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran status; or other protected status. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be condoned. Reasonable accommodation can be made for interviews and service for those with a disability.