Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford · 1 month ago
Youth Development Professional
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17/hr - $18/hr
1+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for youth development. The Youth Development Professional will implement programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character, while ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for all members.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide age appropriate programs and services in a safe and nurturing environment while helping youth advance in three core focus areas of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford; (a) academic success, (b) healthy lifestyles and (c) good character & citizenship.safe and caring environment where youth feel comfortable taking growth related risks, by providing the appropriate levels of assistance where all youth can flourish in a social and emotional learning atmosphere
Adds to the positive experience goals of all of our youth related programs
Collects data and assists with accurately reporting on program and service delivery, as well as, impact
Displays a high level of enthusiasm and commitment towards Club members and its activities
Ensures the safety of members, demonstrates positive values, and ethical behavior during service and program delivery
Implements, facilitates and coordinates assigned program services and educational curriculum for youth that are recreational, educational and progressive
Maintains positive and healthy relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians and school staff
Participates in the evaluation of Club programs on a consistent basis and ensures programs and activities respond to stakeholder needs and expectations
Performs other program and organization related assignments as services and needs change, evolve and grow
Properly maintains member/Club information in database
Core hours are Monday through Friday; 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m (may vary based on Club needs). Special events, activities and Spring Break may involve a change in schedule and weekend hours. Summer schedules could involve youth oriented field trips
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Certificate
Knowledge of youth development with some experience in youth programs such as an internship, volunteerism or a summer job
This position requires movement; walking, bending, twisting and reaching with our without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Associate's degree with one year of experience in youth programs is desirable
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford began in 1860 as the birthplace of the nationwide Boys & Girls Club movement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sam Gray
President and CEO
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