Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake
Location
Salt Lake City, UT | United States
Job description
Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)
Salary Range: $15-$17 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 2-6:30 PM, Friday 12-6:30 PM
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Enjoy a Monday to Friday work schedule with no late nights or weekends required, perfect for maintaining a balanced student/work/life lifestyle.
- Unlock PTO/Floating Holidays after just three months of employment to recharge and rejuvenate.
- Celebrate your special day with a paid day off on your birthday - because YDPs deserve some fun too!
- Share the love! Refer a friend to join our team and receive a bonus as our token of appreciation.
- Invest in your professional growth with opportunities for mentorship from industry leaders, organization-wide training sessions, and access to professional development scholarships.
- Unlock bonuses based on your retention and performance, rewarding your dedication and commitment.
Job Summary:
As a Youth Development Professional (YDP), you'll be the architect of fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for youth and teens from diverse backgrounds. Guided by our priority outcomes of academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles, you'll ensure every Club Member experiences an Optimal Club Experience tailored for lifelong success.
Why You'll Thrive Here:
- You have a passion for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community.
- Connecting with young people comes naturally to you, and you excel in offering supportive relationships.
- You're a team player willing to go above and beyond to ensure the safety, recognition, and skill development of Club Members.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):
- Craft and implement daily group activities tailored to youth aged 5-11 or 12-17, fostering engagement and consistent attendance.
- Establish meaningful rapport with youth, providing mentorship, guidance, and role modeling to support their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress.
- Provide active supervision, continually interacting with all members to offer motivation and encouragement.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Organize special events such as guest speakers, performances, or field trips to enrich Club Members' experiences.
- Uphold safety policies and procedures diligently to ensure the well-being of all participants.
- Participate in local training sessions to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge.
Desired Qualities:
- Thrive in high-energy, dynamic environments with large groups of youth and teens.
- Possess strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with Club Members, peers, parents, and community leaders.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to share your interests, skills, or talents with youth to inspire and empower them.
- Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and exhibit strong group management skills.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years and over to meet driving requirements.
Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey with us? Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of youth in our community!
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, diversity is the heart and soul of our history, the populations we serve, and our mission. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that does not discriminate against any protected characteristic or other aspect that makes an individual unique. Our greatest strength comes from the insights, experiences, and knowledge from all people.
If at any point in the application and interview process, you require reasonable accommodation please contact our Human Resource Department.
As part of our commitment to child safety, all applicants for positions with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake are required to undergo a comprehensive background check. This may include criminal history and drug screening.
By applying for a position, you consent to this background check, and the information will be kept confidential. Results will be considered in the hiring process, alongside other factors.
For questions or concerns, contact our Human Resources at [email protected].
Thank you for your understanding in ensuring a safe environment for the children under our care.
Sincerely,
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake
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$15 - $17 per hour
