What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area?
Who We Are: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is Austin’s leading youth development agency currently serving more than 12,500 kids at multiple Clubs located in Travis and Bastrop Counties. Every day at the Clubs, stories unfold that show our staff, our families, and our Club kids the most important role of the Boys & Girls Club: to provide our kids with the opportunity to belong, to succeed, to serve their communities, and to share their voice with the world.
Perks & Benefits: We provide an assortment of perks and benefits to show our appreciation to our employees.
- EARN $16.00 PER HOUR
- $1,500 first-year bonus
- Loyalty Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off for All Employees
- Part-time and Full-time Opportunities
- Healthcare Benefits Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Available
- Professional Development and Leadership Training
- A fun, collaborative, and innovative place to work – while making a difference!
Primary Function: Prepares, facilitates, and evaluates programming activities for youth to ensure enrichment programming is successful. Ensures a safe environment and that safety measures are always followed while on-site.
Hours:
During the school year: Part time hours (approx 20 hours a week) 2:00pm to 6:00pm; Monday - Thursday, 11:45am to 6:30pm on Friday
Out of school time: (i.e. summer, winter, and/or spring break) hours may vary, but will remain a part-time position. Out of school time hours may range from 6:30am – 6:30pm.
Key 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
Additional Responsibilities:
- 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
- Creates virtual and Club on the Go lesson plans
- Compiles materials to be dispersed on-site for Club on the Go programming
- Facilitates daily virtual “live” Club programming sessions. Converts or streams that content into online videos for use on BGCAA’s social media channels.
- Packages and distributes Club on the Go material to participants including a sustainable snack, educational kits, nutrition and healthy habits tips, and other resources
- 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
- 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
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Club area
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must pass background check, reference check, and drug test
- Must be able to work and interact professionally
- Proficient with computer equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in education or related field preferred
- Spanish speaking a plus
- Exemplary written and spoken communication skills
- Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and cooperation