Youth Development Professional

We are looking for individuals who are interested in opportunities working with Youth and Teens in the Springfield area.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Youth Development Professional is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of youth while promoting the 5 key elements of youth development:

• Build a Safe, Positive Environment
• Establish Supportive Relationships
• Create Fun
• Offer Opportunities & Set Expectations
• Provide Recognition

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with YOUTH and/or TEENS in a guidance-oriented atmosphere preferred
• Missouri Class E Driver’s License preferred, but not required

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and/or implementing local and national programs for Club members grades K-12th.
• Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed classroom management and maintain an environment that promotes inclusion for all members to enhance member experience and promote a sense of belonging.
• Implements fair and consistent behavioral support measures to promote a safe and positive environment for youth.
• May serve on and collaborate with internal Cohorts or volunteer for BGCS events.
• Maintain cleanliness of area, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing of surfaces, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Percentage of Work Spent on Activity: 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75-100%

• Seeing: (75-100%) Must be able to see well enough to move about the worksite and interact with members and stall. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have 20/20 vision (with or without correction).
• Hearing: (50-74%) Must be able to hear well enough to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• Sitting: (50-74%) Must be able to sit for occasional periods of time. Must be able to operate vehicles.
• Standing/Walking: (50-74%) Must have the ability to move about the work site and stand regularly during the scheduled worktime.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: (25-49%) Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up materials.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: (0-24%) Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Grasping/Feeling: (75-100%) Must be able to grasp all objects used in the regular course of work, including computer equipment.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often in a clean, non-smoking, heated and cooled office environment. The employee is regularly indoors or in a vehicle and may also be outdoors with exposure to dust, pollen, and outside temperature/weather extremes associated with the region. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel and subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Boys & Girls Club of Springfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Work Location: In person