HELP OUR KIDS HAVE A GREAT FUTURE!

JOIN OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM AT WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY AND HELP CHANGE THE LIVES OF VANCOUVER’S YOUTH!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington (BGCSWWA) is seeking an Elementary Youth Development Professional.

MISSION STATEMENT

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With supervision from the Club Director, the YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL will:

• Plan and implement a variety of activities for ELEMENTARY AGE YOUTH in a specialty area - SPORTS, GAMES, TECHNOLOGY, ART, EDUCATION and other recreational settings.
• Provide behavioral guidance using conflict resolution techniques, restorative practices, and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role modeling to youth.
• Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED – REQUIRED
• Some higher education – Preferred
• Pass a National Background Check – REQUIRED
• One (1) year similar experience working with youth – Preferred
• Possess skills for instruction, direction and guidance, with the ability to lead and control groups of youth in various recreational and educational activities – REQUIRED
• Experience with program planning and implementation – Preferred
• CPR & First Aid Certifications – REQUIRED within 6 months of hire date.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be available to work between 1pm – 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday  

Approximately 20 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-time

Non-Profit Organization

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• -$14.00 per hour
• -On-going professional development opportunities

DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 

The BGCSWWA prohibits discrimination against current staff or applicants on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BGCSWWA is an equal opportunity employer.

Please refer to our website at www.mybgc.org for additional information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.