Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of youth, families, and our community to join our team as Summer Youth Development Professionals! We are looking for individuals for our summer programs to join our team immediately!

Summer Youth Development Professionals will work with school-aged youth and middle school/teens in a licensed childcare environment during our Summer Programming with the opportunity to move to part-time employment in the School Year.

Training is provided! Meals provided! Employee discount on summer camp rates!

Location: Allied Family Center (West Madison/Fitchburg), Taft Street Club (South Madison)

Title: Youth Development Professional

Reports to: Club Director

Pay Range: $16.00-$17.50/hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time Available

Limited Term Employment-Full-Time 8:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday June 20-August 18, 2023

Limited Term Employment Part-Time 3:30pm-9:00pm Monday-Friday June 20-August 18, 2023

Training Week: June 12-June 16, 2023

Part-time hours may be available prior to June 12, 2023

Position Description:

This position will work with school-aged youth ages 5-18 years old in a summer camp environment. This position will work closely with other staff, will plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities and programs provided for youth. This position may include occasional evenings/weekend hours to accommodate special events, field trips and community programs.

Responsibilities Include:

· Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for youth (5-18 years of age) using Boys & Girls Clubs of America Curriculum and the Young Star School-Age Curricular Framework.

· Providing positive guidance, role modeling, and daily support to members.

· Maintaining an environment that is supportive to volunteers and supports partnerships with community organizations

· Implementation of grant-funded programs and outcomes.

· Adherence to all regulations as specified in DCF 251.

· Participation in The Registry and Young Star program evaluation.

· Contributing to the overall Club climate for youth development that includes but is not limited to program collaboration, attendance and active participation in staff meetings and training (daily, weekly, organizational), appropriate child guidance of members when necessary, and attendance at club special events as communicated by supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Required to participate in special programs and/or events as assigned

· May be required to drive Club vans

· May require occasional night/weekend/additional day hours

· Other duties as assigned by supervisors to support the mission and vision of Boys & Girls Clubs

Child Care Staff Qualifications:

· At least 18 years of age

· High School Diploma/GED/HSED required

· At least 240 hours previous experience working with youth in licensed childcare or comparable environment strongly preferred

· Group Leader Qualified within 1 month of accepting role (Training Provided by the organization)

· Program Leader Qualified may be required (training provided by the organization)

· Eligibility as a Caregiver as determined by the Department of Children and Families

· Successful completion of drug test screening and physical examination

· The ability and desire to work with youth in a variety of settings.

· Strong verbal, written, and communication skills

· CPR within 3 months of accepting role (Training Provided by the organization)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is committed to employment equity. All responses will be handled with strict confidence. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and three personal references via Indeed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts, and/or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor activities of club members. The employee is required to be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, jump, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK LOCATION: This is a direct service position reporting to an assigned Club location daily. May work from multiple locations based on the needs of the organization.

WORK HOURS: This hourly position will work within the hours of operation for the facility. Typical working hours may include a variety of schedules, typically Monday-Friday. Holiday, weekend, and evening hours will be needed as project deadlines and events dictate.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, including the support of all special events as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

COVID-19 considerations:
CDC Guidelines Followed, Training & PPE provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• youth development: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• registry certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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