Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake ยท 1 month ago
Lead Youth Development Professional (Midvale)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake is dedicated to supporting youth development and community well-being. The Lead Youth Development Professional is responsible for creating engaging activities for youth, ensuring their safety and participation, and mentoring them to foster their development.
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Responsibilities
Plan and implement daily group activities with youth ages 5-12, or 13-18
Transport youth in Club vehicles (school pick-ups, fieldtrips, etc.)
Ensure engagement and promote consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities
Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and role modeling to support their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress
Provide active supervision, continually interacting with all members
Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other paperwork responsibilities
Plan special events, such as guest speakers, performances, or field trips
Abide by and carry out safety policies and procedures
Attend local trainings
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, MVR check, and drug screening
21 years and over (to meet driving requirements), and be willing and able to drive 15 passenger vans
Willingness to learn and implement Trauma-Informed Practices to create an environment of safety, awareness, trust, and empathy with youth and fellow staff members
Social-emotional competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
Ability to work in high-energy, loud, and active settings with large groups of youth and teens
Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a detailed, timely manner
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with Club Members, peers, parents, community leaders, etc
Self-motivated, and comfortable with both independent and collaborative processes
Strong group management skills
Preferred
Spanish/English-speaking candidates
Benefits
PTO Accrual and Paid Holidays
Medical and other Insurance Benefits
401(k)
Professional development: mentorship with industry leaders, organization-wide training, and professional development scholarships
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake
To inspire and enable the youth in our communities, especially those who need us most, to become caring and responsible individuals through guidance-oriented adult relationships and engagement in a variety of enriching activities within a safe environment.