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Youth Development Professional - Out of School Time Group Leaders for Youth Programs

Boy & Girls Club of Chicopee
Chicopee, MA, USA
$15-$18 an hour
Part-time
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Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee in Chicopee, MA is looking to hire a Part-Time Youth Development Professional to lead fun activities for our members.

Do you love working with and supporting youth? Are you looking for a flexible position that offers you freedom with your day?

Would you like to join a nonprofit on a mission to help others? If so, please read on!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PART-TIME BEFORE SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

This position with our nonprofit works an early morning schedule during the academic year for our Before School program and during the summer months for our Summer Program, early drop off.

Available shift is 6 : 30 AM - 8 : 30 AM, Monday - Friday. Additional hours available may be available when Chicopee Public Schools are not in session due to school closure days and school and summer vacation.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PART-TIME AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

This position with our nonprofit works a late afternoon schedule during the academic year for our After School program and a varied shift during the summer month for our Summer Program.

Available shifts are from 2 : 00 PM - 5 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday. Additional hours may be available when Chicopee Public Schools are not in session due to school closure days and school and summer vacation.

This position earns a competitive wage of $15.00 - $18.00 / hour , depending on experience, plus a $0.50 shift differential for working the before school program.

We provide part-time employees with excellent benefits and perks, paid sick time, paid birthdays off, employee appreciation days, and opportunities to earn gift cards through annual work anniversary prize wheel spins plus, and a 403(b) plan with a 5% company match! Other perks include the ability to participate in a pilot program offered by the MA Department of Early Education and Care that provides priority access to the wait list for staff to obtain a childcare voucher for their own childcare needs, access to grants through a relationship with Springfield College and tuition discounts through a relationship with Elms College , for staff interested in undergraduate or graduate education!! (Eligibility Rules Apply) If this sounds like the right nonprofit opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHICOPEE

Everything we do at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee is done with one goal in mind : to help every child achieve success.

With roots dating all the way back to 1860, we have remained steadfast in our mission to help kids thrive. We provide youth from ages 5 to 18 with a safe place to develop themselves and form connections with their peers.

Our staff leads regular programs and activities that encourage positive development within the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.

We strive to create an environment where every child can prosper!

Every employee is important here because every person makes a direct impact on our members. We foster a family-like atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable expressing themselves and having a good time.

At our core, we are about having fun and helping each other . We are incredibly thankful for our awesome team, which is why we offer generous benefits and an amazing work culture .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PART-TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

As a Part-Time Youth Development Professional, you help plan and lead fun activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18 during our Before School Program.

You are a creative and outgoing person who leads activities in areas such as education, social recreation, arts and crafts, and technology labs.

Alongside your team, you help develop safe, age-appropriate programs that meet our club's goals and encourage positive development in our members.

You assist with setting up for the programs as well as cleaning everything up at the end of the day. Attentive to detail, you maintain program supplies and equipment, requesting repairs or additional materials as needed.

As you engage in the activities, you encourage members to actively participate, and you regularly praise them for their efforts.

You serve as a role model for the kids, so you treat everyone with kindness, patience, and respect. When someone is feeling down or looking for advice, you offer them guidance or encourage them to speak with another staff member.

If you observe negative behaviors or conflicts between the youth, you calmly resolve the situation and promote positive alternatives.

Safety is always your number one priority, so you do what you can to ensure our members and staff remain happy and healthy.

Additionally, you create regular activity, attendance, and incident reports so we can track our members' progress. You love working with kids and fostering a safe, supportive environment where they can thrive!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PART-TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

  • 18+ years old
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • 9 months of supervised work experience with children or one practicum OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working with youth aged 5 - 18
  • Ability to manage behavioral problems
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license or state ID
  • Willingness to comply with company policy regarding background checks

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you full of fresh ideas? Can you lead activities while keeping people on track?

Are you kind and caring? Do you have strong conflict resolution skills? Can you think on your feet and quickly solve problems?

Are you highly observant? If yes, you might just be perfect for this nonprofit position!

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