Lead Youth Development Professional Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Part-time From $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Experience working with 12th graders Program management Program development In-person customer service Child behavior management Driver's License Child safety supervision Child supervision Productivity software Working with youth Quality data entry Youth program management Full Job Description Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth currently has a Lead Youth Development Professional position available! This is a great opportunity for those who want to work towards a rewarding career in the area of youth development and have experience with youth , 1st-12th grade. If you have a passion and desire to support our mission & vision, this is the place for you!

Vision:

Our vision is to enhance the community's social and economic fabric by establishing a culture of opportunity for all youth to discover and achieve their dreams.

School Year Hours:

Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-7pm & Friday's 3:30pm-5:30pm

Pay:

$20 an hour All candidates must be able to successfully complete all criminal/reference background checks. Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assists the Site Director in the overall daily operations of the assigned Club location. Serves as the second leader of the Club, ensuring a safe, positive, and high-quality environment for members and staff. Supports program quality, staff supervision and coaching, member behavior management, administrative functions, and day-to-day operations while acting on behalf of the Site Director when needed.

KEY ROLES

• Assist the Site Director in establishing and maintaining a Club environment that prepares youth for success and supports positive youth development outcomes.
• Serve as the Club's second-in-command and provide day-to-day operational leadership in the Site Director's absence.
• Provide guidance to Club members and serve as a positive role model.
• Support social and emotional learning throughout the Club.
• Ensure a healthy, safe, and welcoming environment by monitoring facilities, equipment, supplies, and program spaces.
• Exercise authority in addressing member behavior using a trauma-informed approach.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Club-wide programs, services, and activities.
• Monitor attendance, program quality, and participation data and assist in preparing required reports.
• Fills in for Youth Development Professionals in the running of spaces as needed
• Assist with ensuring compliance with organizational policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of staff.
• Support volunteers and ensure they receive appropriate orientation and supervision.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and community partners.
• Assist with daily building cleanliness and facility appearance.
• Assist with Family Nights and organizational events.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, organizational meetings, and trainings.
• May be required to drive an organizational vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum three years of experience working with school-age youth.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of positive youth development and BGCA programming is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support staff, motivate youth, and manage challenging behaviors.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality youth programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid State Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and may infrequently be required to run. The employee must remain physically fit enough to keep children safe in an emergency. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to perform certain duties. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate in an office setting and from moderate to loud in recreation and play settings when children are present. All employees working directly with children at Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth locations may be required to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you able to work the following hours?:

School Year Hours:

Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-7:00pm & Friday's 3:30pm-5:30pm

Work Location:

In person