Youth Development Professional - Rhea Valley (year round)

Boys-&girls-Club-of-the-Mountain-Empir; Meadowview (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Meadowview, VA seeks a part-time Youth Development Professional for year-round operations. The role involves supervising youth, promoting engagement, and ensuring health, safety, and positive behavior in the club setting.

You’ll assist in organizing varied, age-appropriate activities and programs, while maintaining equipment and supplies. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, ability to travel to other sites, and a willingness to work 7:30

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications; assistance to obtain provided.
• Pass a Drug Screening test.
• 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.
• Must be available to work from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
• Must be willing to travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise members in the program area and maintain club goals and safety.
• Encourage members to seek staff guidance when needed.
• Provide caring supervision and recognition for members' efforts.
• Assist Site Coordinators in organizing a range of fun and instructional activities.
• Initiate new programs with Program Director approval and make recommendations.
• Ensure safety, positive values, and ethical behavior in programs and appearance.
• Guide members and act as a role model.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are kept in good order and area is clean after usage.

Skills

Discipline mgmt

Communication

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Youth Development Professional - Rhea Valley (year round)

Reference ID : 182239

Category : Child Care Services

Job Type : Part Time

Salary : $13.50 to $14.50/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.

Hours - Approximately 30hrs/week (7:30am-1:30pm or 11:30-5:30pm, depending on schedule)

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.

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

Pass a Drug Screening test.

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 to work from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Must be willing to travel to other sites.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent