YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL -LEADERSHIP & SER - Garden City

Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Part-Time Youth Programs staff to plan, supervise, and implement Character and Leadership activities for youth aged 6 to 18.

You will recruit participants, coordinate with staff, maintain safety, and prepare weekly reports while working 2.5-3 hours per day after school. A high school diploma and background check are required; driving the club van may be needed and some weekend hours could be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test.
• Knowledge of youth development and ability to motivate youth.
• Ability to work with the public and manage behavior issues.
• Ability to plan and implement quality Character and Leadership programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement Character and Leadership programs for members of all ages.
• Recruit and retain youth for Character and Leadership programs.
• Work with other staff to implement these programs throughout the school year.
• Maintain a Student Advisory Committee and complete yearly service-learning projects.
• Ensure safety and quality in programs and maintain club appearance.
• Prepare weekly reports and maintain a daily schedule.
• May drive Club van with valid license and clean driving record.

Skills

Youth development

Behavior management

Public interaction

Program planning

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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GARDEN CITY Regular PT Jacksonville, FL, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $15.00

This position is designed to help youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills to participate in the democratic process. Program participants also develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to the Club and community, and celebrating our national heritage.

The Character and Leadership YDP is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise, and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health and life skills focus.

This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into art programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that culturally diverse programs are implemented; assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.

Prepare Youth for Success

This position’s primary responsibilities are:

• Planning and implementing a variety of Character and Leadership programs for members of all ages, including Keystone Clubs, Youth of the Year, Million Members Million Hours of Service, & Torch Club
• Recruiting and retaining youth for Character and Leadership programs
• Working with other staff in the club to help implement these programs throughout the school year
• Maintain a Student Advisory Committee
• Complete a yearly service-learning projects

This position helps members to make appropriate choices about their education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs as it relates to health and their future goals. The position also assesses the developmental needs, interests, and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven club experience.

• Ensure programs, services, and activities prepare youth for success, promoting the safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the Club at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by:
• Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities for members, such as field trips, program-specific activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc.
• Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director.
• Promoting and stimulating program participation.

3. Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests, and participating in weekly Club staff meetings.

4. Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs Character and Leadership programs and competitions.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in the program area.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the program area.
• Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions as necessary.

Program Administration

• Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other reports as required.
• Maintains a daily written schedule. Ensures that programs begin and end on time.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May participate in additional special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van(Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record)
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with club staff and volunteers, club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test

Experience

• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to Character and Leadership
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position generally works M – F, 2.5-3 hours per day between the hours of 2 PM – 7 PM, but may require longer hours outside of this schedule and occasional weekends when necessary. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bending and squatting on occasion
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to hear at a normal conversational level
• Ability to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• High degree of emotional intelligence

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as mandated by Florida Statute 435.12. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Applicant Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/