Youth Development Professional

Youth Development Professional Part-time Tucson, AZ Resume Required: Please include a current resume with your application. A resume is required for consideration for this position. Description Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is currently accepting application for the Youth Development Professional (YDP) to support our school year programs.

Our YDP's engage children in a variety of fun and educational learning experiences, such as STEM, art, sports, and other project-based activities.

Requirements

Youth Development Professionals are responsible for planning and leading fun activities and programs for youth ages 7-18.

Essential functions

Implementing activities and programs based on the objectives/goals of the Clubhouse linked to developing academic success, leadership and healthy lifestyle outcomes for youth in a variety of settings such as small and large program areas, gym, and outdoors. Ensuring all Clubhouse areas are kept in clean and safe operating conditions, which includes disinfecting areas after use, frequent hand washing, and adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.

Encouraging active participation in Clubhouse activities and programs. Implementing various and established methods of member recognition for participation and achievement. Maintaining order and discipline of members by implementing and reinforcing behavioral guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson. Maintaining proper care and upkeep of equipment and supplies.

Work Environment: Both indoors and outdoors Fast-paced environment Position requires employee flexibility, patience and ability to problem-solve and innovate Ability to perform physical requirements needed to complete essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.

Please note that general Club operating hours are Monday-Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (August-May). Summer hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (June and July).

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working and/or communicating with youth ages 7-18 years old Part-Time positions work 20-25 hours per week with a starting wage of $16/hour. Locations Hiring: Roy Drachman - 5901 S. Santa Clara, Tucson AZ 85706 Pascua Yaqui - 5305 W.

Calle Torim, Building #3, Tucson, AZ 85746 Frank & Edith Morton - 3155 E. Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 Jim & Vicki Click - 1395 S. Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 What We Offer Robust benefits. We offer paid holidays for all part-time staff. Team focused. Teammates and leadership are there to assist when you need help. Open-door management style: We welcome feedback in all areas.

Work - life balance. We believe strongly in balancing an entrepreneurial spirit in a fast-paced environment. Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are part of our hiring process.