SUMMARY:
As a Youth Development Professional, you will work with the Program Manager, Athletic Manager and Program Director to ensure a safe, fun, caring and nurturing environment for all youth participants and their families. Additionally, you will implement and deliver programming in the following programmatic areas: Education, Sports, Fitness and Recreation, STEAM, Arts, and JJK Winning In Life.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Lead programs, activities and services that prepare youth to Win in Life.
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, services, events, and activities.
- Incorporate JJK Winning In Life in everything we do
- Contribute to a healthy and safe environment, ensuring that facilities, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained.
- Supervise youth and ensure their overall safety.
- Take daily program attendance.
- Assist with arrival, check-in, and departure process.
- Assist volunteer instructors with programs and activity delivery.
- Assist with snacks and meal distribution.
- Assist with inventory of teaching materials and supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3 years prior experience working with children preferred in either a paid or volunteer capacity, including but not limited to mentoring, tutoring, coaching, and teaching.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with youth and staff.
- Demonstrated decision-making abilities, including sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and effective time management.
- Proficiency in organizational planning and monitoring, with the ability to design and implement quality programs for youth.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and fostering positive interactions within the team and community.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all interactions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying.
- Requires occasional sitting and/or typing using a computer with a mouse.
- Some outdoor programming is required.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner.
- Flexible schedule and willing to cover shifts due to call-offs when possible.
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.
Rate of Pay: $16.00 – $17.00 (based on education & experience)
