Position:Youth Development Professional (Park Street)
Location: Champaign, IL
Job Id:198
# of Openings:1
TheYouth Development Professional(Park Street)collaborates with a team to deliver engaging activities and programs geared towards Club members aged 11-17 in the core areas of Character & Leadership, Education & Enrichment, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports & Recreation. This role requires creativity, energy, open-mindedness, initiative, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of middle- and high school-aged youth. This is an hourly part-time position with adaily schedule of 2:30PM-7:30PM.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Unit Director, Coordinator, and fellow Specialists to plan, organize, and deliver Boys & Girls Club curriculum, programs, and activities
* Provide direct supervision to Club members, actively engaging in programs and services
* Foster positive, professional relationships with and between Club members
* Apply classroom and behavior management techniques as needed and report areas of concern to supervisor
* Prepare incident reports and provide suggestions or feedback on appropriate discipline; participate in conferences regarding youth behavior as requested
* Ensure daily service reports reflect accurate member attendance and participation
* Provide and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment by reviewing programming and facilities and supervising members
* Communicate professionally with members, their families, staff, and partners to uphold a positive Club image
* Serve as a role model to Club members, modeling appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct
* Support the enforcement of Club rules and expectations and provide informal guidance and discipline to members
* Utilize MyClubHub to accurately track daily member attendance and program participation
Qualifications
* Mustbe at least 18 years of age
* Mustpossess a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Prior work experience in a classroom, daycare, afterschool, camp, or similar programoreducational experience in education, social work, psychology, recreation, or a related field highly desirable
* Experience working with youth aged 11-17
* Strong youth group and behavior management skills
* Ability to help youth develop healthy habits and healthy lifestyles
* Willingness and ability to engage and develop positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds
* Willingness and ability to be actively involved in youth recreational activities
* Valid Driver’s License and be approved by the Club's auto insurance provider
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
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