Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico · 6 months ago
Youth Development Professional
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry LevelBoys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico is seeking part-time Americorps members for the role of Youth Development Professional. This position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating activities in various program areas while providing guidance and role modeling to members, ensuring their safety and engagement.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
Promote and stimulate program participation
Register new members and participate in their club orientation process
Provide guidance and role modeling to members
Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of the members
Monitor members and visitors at all times
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings
Maintain club appearance by following daily cleaning list
Participate in special programs and/or events
May be required to drive club vehicles (must be over 21, have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record)
Maintain close, daily contact with club staff (professional and volunteer), club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct and advise/counsel
Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
Must have experience teaching children and youth development including planning and implementing quality programs for youth
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with the general public
Experience required in motivating youth and managing behavioral problems
Must be able to organize and supervise children to maintain a safe environment
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to become certified
Must be able to stand for 4 hours at a time
Must be able to read & speak English
If required to drive club vehicles, must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, and maintain a clean driving record
Preferred
Higher education student or aspiring student
Additional child development coursework preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Benefits
Upon successful completion of 900 hours at the end of the year, Americorps members will earn a education award to be used at university or college of choice.
Scholarship can also be applied to student loans.
Candidate has seven years to use scholarship award.
If attending a tuition free school, scholarship funds can be received in cash(deposit form) for other expenses.
Contract is renewable for a second year.
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico
"To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens." Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico offers an educational, fun and safe place for kids to spend their afternoons during the school year and their days during summer vacation.
Founded in 1952
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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