Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson ,

Summer Youth Development Professional

Posted
1 month ago
Employment type
Part-Time
Location
Carson, California
Closing date

About this organization

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Mission:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson offers our young people a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves around dedicated adult mentors who respect and listen to them. Outcome-based programs empower youth to become lifelong learners.

About this job

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson is hiring for our 2023 summer program! Our program operates June 13th through August 4th (staff work roughly 5-8 hours each day, Monday-Friday.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Music, and Physical Education.

Roles & responsibilities

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Promote and stimulate program participation.

• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.

• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

• Participate as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed.

• Prep for and teach up to three rotations of BGC curriculum per day in STEM, Arts, Music.

• Teach the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers, and capturing feedback to share with Site Coordinator/Program staff.

• Independently manage and supervise a group of 20 members.

• Assist with daily set up and cleanup of classroom areas.

Supervision

• Maintain members order and discipline by managing members’ behavior; reinforces rules of the club and all the recreational areas.

• Maintain a clean room/environment by sweeping, disinfecting, and organizing at the end of the day.

• Help develop injury prevention methods, evaluates injuries.

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in regular unit and organization staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.

• May be required to help in other program areas.

• Assume other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Experience in working with children.

• Knowledge of youth development.

• Good level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.

• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific classes.

• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive data and information.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

• Ability to deal with the general public.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications and TB clearance.

• Must be fully vaccinated- COVID.

• Must have a valid State Driver’s License.

To apply

Visit our website, Indeed site, or email your resume directly at HR@bgccarson.org

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