Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area · 4 months ago
Youth Development Professional
Austin, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area is looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Youth Development Professionals. In this role, you will serve as a role model and mentor to youth, preparing and facilitating programming activities to help them reach their full potential while ensuring a safe environment.
CommunitiesLifestyleNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares materials for programming
Leads activities designed to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development
Works with youth individually or in groups to facilitate programming
Provides feedback to Club youth using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students
Enforces Club rules and policies
Maintains a professional and role-model persona
Checks in and/or out youth attending Club adhering to procedures
Takes daily class attendance and maintain accurate records
Supervises youth in various settings including classrooms, cafeteria, playground, multipurpose rooms, and field trips
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Club area
Prepares and serves food adhering to strict procedures
Attends staff meetings and training sessions as prescribed
May be required to drive a shuttle bus or Club transportation
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain close daily contact with Club staff and Club members to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instruction
Maintain contact with external community groups, school administration, members’ parents and others
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
Must pass background check, reference check, and drug test
Must be able to work and interact professionally
Preferred
Associate degree in education or related field preferred
At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting with a preferred age of 5 - 18 years of age
If 21 years or older, hold a valid state Driver's License and be willing to drive shuttle bus
Spanish speaking preferred
Exemplary written and spoken communication skills
Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and cooperation
Preferred ability to stand for long periods of time
Preferred ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc
Preferred ability to meet physical demands of working with youth
Preferred ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds
Preferred ability to endure periodically noisy environments (in the context of working with youth)
Preferred ability to have adequate vision and hearing to ensure the safety of Club youth
Benefits
Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
Full-time and part-time employees eligible to participate in 401(k) plan with matching
Employee Bonus programs
Free Telehealth Access for part-time staff
Medical, Dental, Vision health plans for full-time staff
Paid holidays
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
Our Mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wendi Brockwell
Chief Financial Officer
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