POSITION: Youth Development Professional

REPORTS TO: Assistant Branch Manager

SALARY: $17.00 - $18.50

HOURS: Part Time - Up to 29 Hours Weekly

LOCATION: Bremerton Branch - 3102 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 983104

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound (BGCSPS) is a non-profit organization that CHANGES LIVES

through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment. BGCSPS’s mission is to

enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive,

caring, responsible citizens. We have been providing a safe, fun and positive environment at our sites with

trained and dedicated professional staff for more than 81 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate

activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development and Healthy

Lifestyles.

EQUITY & INCLUSION VISION STATEMENT

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound is an anti-racist organization that works to break down barriers and

stand against injustices that have held individuals back for so many years, in particular people of color. We

have policies, standards, and systems in place for each child, staff, and board member and volunteer to

follow, that reinforce the celebration of diversity, the pursuit of equity, and inclusion of all. As a youth

development organization we believe that every young person, no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender

expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion, can become productive, caring,

responsible humans, and we are committed to providing access to the resources and opportunities that each

need to reach their own great futures.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Branch Manager and with direction from the Branch Manager, the Youth

Development Professional will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific

program area. Research, test and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core areas

that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with

volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of

programs and appearance of the Club at all times

FUNCTION/TASKS

● Create a safe environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote

and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.

● Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun

and instructional.

● Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure

safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.

● Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and

supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for

all youth.

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● Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical

needs of all members. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

● Cultivate positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and

volunteers by communicating effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Minimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required.

● Must be able to comply with drug-free workplace policy.

● Experience working directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development.

● Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provide instruction,

direction, coaching and guidance.

● Implement and direct educational based activities for children of various ages and learning styles.

● Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, Google navigation.

● Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and manage behavioral

challenges with peer mediation.

● Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a

professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable attendance.

● Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day, adapt to

changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions of the position

and other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

To keep our staff safe we adhere to the CDC safety guidelines and remain in close communication with local

health departments, program partners and local School Districts to work together to serve our youth in the

safest way we can.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities;

excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities at all times displaying tact, maturity

and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Skills essential for successful communications

include speaking and writing. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, being active and on your feet for

a minimum of four hours; adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment; other duties as assigned.

Environment of the position: both indoors and outdoors; possibility of adverse weather conditions; noise,

dust, pollen and insects; including contact with the public. Possible contact with dissatisfied and/or abusive

individuals.

NOTE: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in

this classification. It is not intended to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,

responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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BENEFITS

● Paid Sick Leave - In accordance with Washington Paid Sick Leave, you will accrue 1 hour of paid

sick leave for every 40 hours worked. You are eligible to use Paid Sick Leave after 30 days of

continuous employment

● 401(K) - Automatic Enrollment of 1% with up to a 4% match after one year of employment

● Paid Vacation - Vacation accrual at .83 hours per pay period which totals one (1) week to begin

accrual after 1 year of continuous employment.

● Personal Equity Day - One (1) personal equity day (4 hours) annually after 3 months of

employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BGCSPS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We strive to

hire the best available persons for every job. BGCSPS policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race,

color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age,

national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics,

sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such

discrimination is unlawful.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bremerton, WA 98310: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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