Lead Youth Development Professional - Teens

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures supply and program areas are neat and orderly, and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Lead daily/weekly Youth Development Professional huddles, promoting site-wide communication about continuous quality improvement practices in programming, environment, and evaluation.
• Participates in training / educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
• Plan, promote and conduct specialized event and programs, including Leagues.
• Participate in a BGCMLA meetings and work committees.
• Informally observes Youth Development Professionals and provide feedback and coaching, including coordination of shadow/observation opportunities for new Youth Development Professionals.
• Facilitates programs/sessions modeling group management, program instruction, and youth engagement practices to ensure healthy and safe program environments.
• Assist Youth Development Professionals with program planning (including calendars and lesson plans), daily preparation, participant data collection and high-quality practices to boost engagement.
• Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants, and ensures that other YDPs are providing quality programs.
• Assist in the creation of curriculum and lesson plans.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
• Initiate and maintain community contacts; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as directed.
• Assist in communication with parents.
• Plan, promote, and conduct special events, recruiting members for programs (including grant funded), activities and leagues.
• Transports youth and/or teens to during Club sponsored activities to enhance programming and special experiences.
• Recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
• Assumes all other duties as assigned.
• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget as approved by Supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• High School diploma or GED, minimum of two years of college experience preferred.
• Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
• Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred
• Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where:
• Pass (negative result) a TB test.

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.
• Knowledge of subject matter within core areas and youth development in general.

• Coordinate development, planning and implementation of the teen program.
• 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 minimal supervision.
• Recruit and grow teen enrollment.
• Support teens in personal growth, character development, goal setting, and skill development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 12-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner.

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.

The position involves lifting; bending; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, or crawling; frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email are expected. Will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions based on activity location. Required to work around youth and adults where noise levels may be moderate to high during activities. Physical exertion may be required to lift 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. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job or change this job description at any time.

COVID VACCINE REQUIREMENT

We have a responsibility to provide working conditions that mitigate any direct threat to the health and safety of our employees and others affiliated with BGCMLA and the broader community. BGCMLA employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for accommodation.

BGCMLA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.