Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City ยท 3 months ago
Youth Development Professional- Teens
Kansas City, MO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is dedicated to fostering youth development and is seeking a Youth Development Professional-Teens to plan, implement, and supervise activities for teens in the Club. The role focuses on creating a safe and engaging environment, mentoring youth, and ensuring quality programming that promotes their emotional and social development.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
Ensure engagement, promote and stimulate participation, and consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities
Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling to members and overall direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress
Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club at all time
Engaging members in activities successfully and provide a safe environment for members
Support members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully
Plan and facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects
Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and other administrative duties
Participate in training and staff development activities
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings
Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; collaborate; and advise/counsel
Mandatory cleaning and closing of program area daily
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Experience working with children and knowledge of youth development
Must pass pre-employment background checks
Experience and ability in creating interactive and educational activities
Strong organization, time management skills and ability to set priorities
Obtain strong work ethic, positive attitude, high level of energy and adaptability
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
Ability to assist at other BGCGKC locations as needed
Must be comfortable assisting with other job functions in the Club as needed
Required to stand, walk, and sit
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Perform Safety-sensitive culture requiring a constant state of alertness
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Preferred
Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred
CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has served as a leader in youth development programming and advocacy efforts for urban youth for more than a century.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dr. Dred D. Scott
President & CEO
Jason Roth
President & CEO
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