Before & After School Youth Care Professional (Fernley)

Job description

Before & After School Youth Care Professional (Fernley)

Boys and Girls Club Fernley Clubhouse - Fernley, NV 89408; Boys and Girls Club Cottonwood - Fernley, NV 89408; Boys and Girls Club East Valley - Fernley, NV 89408

Salary Range $14.50 - $14.50 Hourly

Overview

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) supports the delivery of BGC programs across all five core areas by engaging members in safe, structured, and engaging activities. This role promotes positive youth development by preparing materials, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, modeling BGC values, and building supportive relationships with members and staff while adhering to all safety, training, and program requirements.

Description

Strong Leaders. Strong Connections. 50 Years of Great Futures. Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens. These are some of the additional things you will do as a Youth Development Professional:

Learn and understand BGC program requirements and objectives across all five core areas: Art, Character & Leadership Development, Education/STEM, Health & Life Skills, and Sports/Fitness/Recreation.

Deliver and support activities that stimulate member participation, under Site Coordinator supervision.

Interact and engage continuously with members in a positive and supportive manner.

In exchange, BGC offers extensive benefits:

Part-time employees are enrolled in Nivati - a free mental health and wellbeing program.

When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don't just mean for the students; as a member of BGC, you'll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement.

Plus, part-time employees are eligible for PTO.

Pay starts at $14.50 an hour.

This is what your schedule would look like:

This role is part-time and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate personal commitments or class schedules.

Shifts are Monday - Friday: Split Shifts: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This posting is for the Fernley Clubhouse, Cottonwood, and East Valley Elementary School locations.

ALL BGC employees have the responsibility to help maintain the safety of our members and staff and ensure an optimal Club experience for all. To achieve this, ALL BGC employees must demonstrate and uphold BGC's core values: generosity, respectfulness, encouragement, accountability, and trustworthiness.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school.

Minimum of 6 months of experience working with youth or teens preferred.

Skills & Abilities that make a successful Youth Development Professional:

Reliable and punctual attendance.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse groups.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete:

MUST be a minimum of 17 years or older.

You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional if you have work experience. If you don't have work experience, these references can be any non-family member over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism.

You will also be asked to complete a drug screen for any illegal substances, a background check, and a fingerprint check.

We have a commitment to being great. At Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you'll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountability, and Trustworthy. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is committed to practicing those values to create places where every kid feels safe and connected—a place to belong and a place to become—and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you're making a difference.

Worksite address

fernley, NV, 89408, US

Who can apply

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