Summer Youth Development Professional - Los Angeles, United States - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION:
Summer Youth Development Professional (Seasonal)

COMPENSATION:
$20.00/HR

REPORTS TO:
Program Coordinator/Site Director

FLSA STATUS:
Seasonal

Full Time, nonexempt

Must be available the following dates
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Program dates: June 17th

July 26th

Training dates:
June 10th - 14th

8 hour shift - Must be available between the hours of 7:30am to 6:15pm

Holidays:
June 19th and July 4th and 5th - The club will be closed on these days

Cowan Elementary School

7615 Cowan Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Must be available for training June 10th - 14th

OVERVIEW
The position of Youth Development Professional supports the planning, organizing, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of programs. This role leads activities in art, athletics, and academics. In addition, the Youth Development Professional provides supervision and promotes engagement of club members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
Recommends development of new programs and enhancement of existing programming.
Promotes and stimulates program participation.
Orients new members programs, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Participates in training / educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills as well as in programmatic / club staff meetings.
Maintains order as required and as per BGCMLA policy, discipline of club members.
Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
Monitors supply needs and inform Supervisor when supplies are needed.
Ensures supply and program areas are neat and orderly, and bulletin boards and notices are current.
Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
Recommends needed repairs to facility and / or equipment.
As needed the position will be involved in collaborative, or engage in leading, community outreach, program extension, and club related event activities.
Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vehicles, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
High School diploma or GED, minimum of two years of college experience preferred.
Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where:
There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Hold a valid drivers' license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
Pass criminal background check.
Pass (negative result) a TB test.
CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS
Skilled in creative planning, implementing quality youth programs, organizational /and project management, and working toward positive outcomes.
Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary issues. Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with young people and parents. Ability to demonstrate a professional manner in all interactions, able to facilitate a diverse group of youth effectively, and to organize time well and focus on completing assigned tasks with mínimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

Travel between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles sites and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required.

Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.

Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns/trends - evening hours are required during the school year; hours will vary during summer and school breaks; occasional weekend hours are required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environments may vary, encompassing both indoor and outdoor conditions based on activity locations. Additionally, interactions with youth and adults may involve moderate to high noise levels during activities. Physical exertion may be necessary to move and transport supplies and equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

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