​Youth Development Professional - Burton

Location: Burton Unit

Job Summary
Boys & Girls Club of Washington County is looking for energetic, organized, and responsible individuals who are interested in spending their time being positive role models in the life of a child to join our organization in our After School Program. This position will entail working with children/teens ages 6 to 18 that are enrolled at our Burton Unit which is located at Burton Elementary.

The Youth Development Professional position provides direct instruction and supervision to the members of Boys & Girls Club of Washington County Burton Unit. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid ID. Job duties for this part-time position include but are not limited to: supervision of children, planning, implementation, and supervision of our core program areas which include homework assistance, health & wellness activities, arts & crafts, group games, recreational activities, and much, much more!

Job Responsibilities

• Learn and implement nationally recognized programs while promoting and stimulating program participation.
• Plan and implement daily and weekly activities for assigned age group.
• Maintain daily attendance reports and other clerical tasks. 
• Provide supervision, guidance and act as role models to club members.
• Monitor programs, services and activities to ensure the safety of all members.
• Maintain maintenance, cleanliness and order of the Club and equipment.
• Assume responsibilities as assigned by the Unit Coordinator, Director of Operations and Programs and the Executive Director.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Willingness to meet training requirements.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Flexibility when changes need to be made and dealing with a variety of situations.

Additional Information

• Shift schedule: Monday - Friday approximately 3:15 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Additional hours allotted for lesson plans, activity planning, special events, staff training and staff meetings.
• Biweekly staff meetings: Every other Thursday approximately 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Brenham Unit.
• Monthly Saturday staff training: One Saturday of the month approximately 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Brenham Unit.
• Enrichment activities will be included.
• Opportunity for advancement is available to all staff.

Qualifications and Characteristics Required

• Must be able to perform duties under general supervision with high degree of initiative and good judgment.
• Must be able to attend to details of record keeping with accuracy.
• Must be able to handle a volume of work.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with children, parents, staff, teachers, Unit Coordinator and the Director of Operations and Programs.
• Must be able to follow through with oral and written instructions.
• Must possess adequate visual, auditory, and motor skills in order to take care of children.
• Must be able to exhibit tact and understanding when dealing with children, parents, and staff.
• Physical Requirements: Helping children grow, learn, and gain new skills can be very rewarding. The work is sometimes routine but new activities and challenges mark each day. Child care can be physically and emotionally taxing, as workers constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift (50 pounds constantly) to attend to each child's interests and problems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Must be 18 years of age. 
• Must be able to read and write effectively. 
• High School Diploma or GED
• First Aid and CPR certifications (We will train).

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