Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor · 5 months ago
Youth Development Professional- Clinton County
Frankfort, IN
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$13/hr - $15/hrBoys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor is dedicated to supporting youth development through engaging afterschool programming. The Youth Development Professional will facilitate activities for K-12 children, ensuring a safe and motivating environment while collaborating with staff and families.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Support the multi-faceted afterschool youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families
Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the core program areas
Develop positive rapport, respect, and effectively guide groups of K-12 children in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Collaborate with fellow staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, and member families to help produce and sustain an educationally motivating, safe and secure environment for all stakeholders
Work with Unit Director and fellow staff to plan, organize, and implement Club curriculum, programs, and activity schedules, including small group, large group, individual, and community-based activities
Sustain dedicated presence on site during all hours of operation
Support the Unit Director in the planning and implementation of holistic programming for members in a fast-paced, energetic environment
Facilitate program development that addresses the needs, interests, and characteristics of all members
Manage program development that utilizes effective youth development strategies
Implement the Club’s safety, guidance, and discipline policies consistently and compassionately
Establish and sustain positive, professionally respectful relations with all Club parents, and family members
Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as scheduled
Participate in the maintenance of a clean, safe, positive environment conducive to youth development
Participate in required reporting, documenting, and other administrative functions relative to youth development and program management
Interface in a professional and positive manner with Club member’s families/parents, college student and community volunteers, fellow/float staff, and school officials
Role model appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct/networking
Respond in an appropriate and timely fashion to all written and electronic requests for information
Qualification
Required
Minimum High School graduate or equivalent
Experience working with youth, including recreation, coaching, training, tutoring, or teaching
Knowledge of physical, social recreational games, coaching or tutoring methods
Ability and willingness to consistently engage youth in all activities
Knowledge of basic Microsoft office, web- and non-web based computer applications
Must be physically and mentally able to perform essential functions
Possess sufficient physical strength and energies required to effectively engage in activities with children
Ability to move, walk, run, bend, reach, stoop in the delivery of member care
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 lbs
Ability to frequently handle gross and fine manipulations such as grasping, twisting of small objects
Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste; work where chemicals are used for cleaning; work where mechanical and electrical hazards, and where environmental dust, mist, steam are occasionally present
Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner
Ability to accurately read and complete documentation; assist children in written/other activities
Ability to work in a rapid paced environment where noise and stress levels may be high
Ability to interface professionally with a diverse group of persons
Preferred
Some post-secondary education
CPR certification
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Founded in 1974
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.75MKey Investors
Indiana Deparment of Education
2024-02-09Grant· $3.75M
Leadership Team
Jacqueline Kronk
Chief Executive Officer
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