Youth Development Professional

About the role

Provide age appropriate programs and services in a safe and nurturing environment while helping youth advance in three core focus areas of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford; (a) academic success, (b) healthy lifestyles and (c) good character & citizenship.

Adds to the positive experience goals of all of our youth related programs.

Collects data and assists with accurately reporting on program and service delivery, as well as, impact.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and caring environment where youth feel comfortable taking growth related risks, by providing the appropriate levels of assistance where all youth can flourish in a social and emotional learning atmosphere.
• Ensures the safety of members, demonstrates positive values, and ethical behavior during service and program delivery.
• Implements, facilitates and coordinates assigned program services and educational curriculum for youth that are recreational, educational and progressive.
• Maintains positive and healthy relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians and school staff.
• Participates in the evaluation of Club programs on a consistent basis and ensures programs and activities respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Performs other program and organization related assignments as services and needs change, evolve and grow.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Certificate.
• Knowledge of youth development with some experience in youth programs such as an internship, volunteerism or a summer job.
• An Associate’s degree with one year of experience in youth programs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to move; walking, bending, twisting and reaching with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

• $15.00 - $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Core hours are Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. through August 14th and Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. once the school year starts (may vary based on Club needs).
• Special events, activities and Spring Break may involve a change in schedule and weekend hours.
• Summer schedules could involve youth oriented field trips.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer