YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential. If you would like to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, please visit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
The starting rate for this position is $15.00/hour. There is a potential opportunity for advancement due to one’s experience above the job requirements, performance, and tenure.
Reports To:
Senior Site Manager and/or Site Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt/Hourly
Plan and lead a variety of activities within a specific program area, such as Academic Success, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment and Physical Education.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential.
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of positive youth development:
- Promotes and stimulate program participation.
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Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
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Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
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Exhibits a warm, concerned attitude toward youth that uses a positive approach in dealing with individuals as well as groups of children.
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Effectively plan and lead programs, services and a variety of activities for members.
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Effectively communicate with staff and with children of all ages being an active positive team member.
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Completes program planners in a timely manner including new, fun and inviting program ideas for the designated area(s).
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Ensures a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Ability to relate well with children in Boys & Girls Club/KIDSTOP group environment.
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and mobile when supervising groups of children.
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Be aware of safety procedures for fire, tornado, lock down, etc.
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Is aware of Boys & Girls Club/KIDSTOP policies and will abide by them.
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Responsible for care and maintenance of program equipment, supplies and facility including daily clean up and proper use.
Experience: one to three months of experience working with children preferred
Maintains close, daily contact with members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues and explain guidelines/ instructions. Maintains positive relations with school personnel the general public and member families at all times.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota (BGCMN) offers all part-time employees paid emergency safe and sick time, jury duty time, and 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match (upon meeting required eligibility).
Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, with or without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs.
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Grip/Grasp/Repeating Motions That May Include Wrist, Hands and Fingers
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Walking/Bending/Moving/Reaching/Stretching in Different Positions
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EQUIPMENT
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Desktop Phone and Cell Phone
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Outdoor Work with Low/High Temperatures and Other Elements Such as Wind/Precipitation
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Odors That May Be Unpleasant
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Varied Lighting Conditions (i.e. Fluorescent, Low Lighting, etc.)
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Small and/or Enclosed Spaces
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MENTAL DEMANDS
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Managing Workplace Stressors
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Encountering Belligerent Behaviors
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SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Acids, Corrosives, Epoxies, Dust, Fumes, Mists, Gases, Chemicals, Body Fluids, Etc.
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Facial Covering, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Ear Muffs/Plugs, Etc.
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