Youth Development Professional

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Youth Development Professional

JOIN OUR MISSION:

At BGCFL, we believe in the power of sports and recreation to transform lives. Since 2001, we’ve provided a safe, inclusive space for young people ages 8–18 to grow through teamwork, physical activity, and character-building experiences. As an Assistant Athletic Director, you’ll play a vital role in helping youth develop confidence, leadership, and healthy habits through engaging sports, fitness, and outdoor programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Development Professional implements facilitates, and evaluates activities within a specific program area. This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth development, physical activity, and community engagement. You’ll help create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment where members can build confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits through programming.

KEY RESPONSABILITES:

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

§ Promote and stimulate program participation

§ Register new members and participate in their Club orientation process

§ Provide guidance and role modeling to members

Program Development and Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.

3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.

Supervision

4. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff 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:

• 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

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person