We are seeking a Youth Development Professional, Athletics to help us GROW! The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCFL’s positive impact in North Central Massachusetts by increasing the number of youth served. Since 2001, BGCFL has worked in youth development with young people ages 8-18, from many economic, social and family circumstances. In August 2008, the organization consolidated its separate Fitchburg and Leominster clubhouses to a single state-of-the art location on the Fitchburg-Leominster line and received its charter from the Boys & Girls Club of America that December. It is situated in a former private school on conservation land in a residential setting—a unique site for a Boys & Girls Club clubhouse. In addition to the 8 acres owned by the Club, the Doyle Conservation Center (operated by the Trustees of the Reservations) provides more than 160 additional acres on which to play and study. The facility itself is well equipped with numerous classrooms, meeting places, a full gymnasium, and a full Teen Center. BGCFL’s Gardner Clubhouse started in November of 2015 as a pilot program launched by the BGCFL. The Club takes place every day after school at the Gardner Middle School. The Club provides youth an extra opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts they learn in school. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Character & Leadership Development.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Youth Development Professional implements facilitates, and evaluates activities within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
2. Promote and stimulate program participation
3. Provide guidance and role modeling to members

Program Development and Implementation

1. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.
2. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.

Supervision

1. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in daily huddles, professional development training and team meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
2. May be required to drive Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 2 years of college or comparable experience
• Experience in working with children. Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Collaborative, energetic, reliable and flexible team member who is committed to children and our mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as part of its commitment and responsibility to children and their families, all staff and volunteers must agree to a thorough screening process prior to acceptance into the organization and annually. Screening includes in person interview(s), reference check(s), Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) review, and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) review.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation and benefits commensurate with education and experience