Youth Development Professional- Seasonal Position Available In Indian River, Florida

Youth Development Professional- Seasonal Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County Fellsmere, FL 32948 This is a seasonal position running from mid-May through August 8. Hours are an 8-hour shift between 7:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

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

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Plan and oversee the administration of all BGC programs and activities that support the Youth Development Framework. 2. Instill a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play in members as well as staff during programs and activities. 3. Manage Room and ensure a productive environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order. 4. Enforce discipline and order in the Room resulting in a safe and positive environment for youth. 5. Provide guidance and role modeling to members. Program Supervision Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members and providing motivation and encouragement. Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings. Serve as a role model and mentor to members and peers. Additional Responsibilities 1. May participate in special programs and/or events 2. May be required to drive Club van 3. Complete trainings as required 4. May be required to help out in multiple areas as needed 5. Clean area as needed at the end of day

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. Skills/Knowledge Required High School diploma or GED Ability to multi-task Experience working with children Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems Ability to deal with the general public Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment Must be flexible and be able to work well with other team members Problem solving skills Must be CPR and First Aid Certified (we will provide) Physical Demands These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, lift up to 25 pounds and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment this position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Disclaimer The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employee. It is not designed to contain, not to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type:

Temporary Pay:

$17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Fellsmere, FL 32948 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Fellsmere, FL 32948: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person