Youth Development Professional – Bemidji Branches – Bemidji, MN

Looking to fill year round, summer only & school year only positions at our Bemidji locations.

Job Description:

Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities and programs at the Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area. The Club works to provide a safe & fun environment where youth can learn from caring adults, have opportunities, be recognized and set high expectations for themselves and others.

Prepare Youth for Success

• Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by:
• Planning, organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities for drop in members and visitors;
• Initiating new programs with the approval of the Branch Director;
• Recommending the development of service area programs; and
• Promoting and stimulating program participation.
• Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, strategic plan & deliverables, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in programmatic staff meetings.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program areas; using the 5 Key Elements of Impact & Club sponsored guidance and discipline techniques to build assets in youth.
• Manage facilities and ensure a productive work environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions, as necessary.

Leadership

• Lead assigned volunteers and provide ongoing feedback to the volunteer and as well as inform the volunteer coordinator.
• Demonstrate leadership by comprehending and contextualizing our key initiatives, goals and mission.

Background check and references required.

Program offers flexibility in scheduling. Staff can expect about 20-25 hours per week if they are available M-F. Those with lighter availability are still encouraged to apply. School year hours typically between approximately 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. M-F and summer typically fall between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.60 - $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked or volunteered at another Boys & Girls Club? If so, which?
• Have you ever worked or volunteered at another Youth Serving Organization, other than a Boys & Girls Club? If so, which?

Work Location:

In person