Youth Development Professional (Martens)

Position: Youth Development Professional (Martens)

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id: 233

# of Openings: 1

The Youth Development Professional (Martens Center) collaborates with a team to deliver engaging activities and programs geared towards Club members aged 6-11 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 elementary-aged youth. This is an hourly part-time position.

Schedule:

Currently we are looking for the following shifts:

• Monday - Friday 1pm - 6pm
• Monday & Wednesday 1pm - 6pm

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior work experience in a classroom, daycare, afterschool, camp, or similar program or educational experience in education, social work, psychology, recreation, or a related field highly desirable
• Experience working with youth aged 6-11
• 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
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Benefits

• All part-time staff receive 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked
• Hourly Wage: $16.00