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The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas is currently seeking highly skilled Youth Development Professionals who can work with us this summer from May 28, 2024 - August 2, 2024. We are seeking individuals who have program facilitation experience in the following areas: Sports, STEM, Art, Music, and Dance. Our clubs provide fun, high-quality and enriching after-school and summer care for children who are in Kindergarten to 18 years old. Our program is uniquely designed to give children a safe place to play, learn and grow, foster encouraging relationships with caring role models, and build character and confidence.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Supervise and promote activities and programs after school or during summer program for children and youth.

KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success:

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Using the Boys & Girls Clubs philosophy, maintain age-appropriate discipline among youth participants so that programs are carried out safely and efficiently.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club always.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.
• Evaluate programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities are in keeping with gender and cultural diversity.

Supervision:

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings, department meetings and corporate meetings (upon request)
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of participation figures, and any member conduct or other issues.
• Ensure productive and effective performance of all program staff and volunteers.
• Attend trainings and other developmental/professional growth opportunities as requested.

Principles of Community:

• Adhere to the Clubs values of:
  • Committed to Fun, Growth, and Safety
  • Loyal to Our Members and Families
  • United by Our Diverse Community
  • Bound by Integrity, Respect, and Equity
  • We are the Club!

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain full knowledge of all program scheduling.