Youth Development Professional (YDP) - Floating

Company Description

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (BGCMD), our mission is more relevant than ever. When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired, and inspirational. And we love what we do. Come help light the way to big futures for Metro Denver kids and communities.

Job Summary

The Youth Development Professional supervises, implements and supports a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within Athletics, Cultural Arts, Education, STEM or Teen fields. The YDP will support all program areas during their scheduled shift.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Youth Engagement

• Implement engaging, high-quality program offerings that align with positive youth development and trauma-informed practices.
• Submit programming supply needs to the Program Manager in a timely manner to ensure that all necessary supplies are obtained prior to programming taking place.

Youth Development & Member Engagement

• Support the Club Director’s vision of establishing a youth-centered, safe, inclusive and engaging Club Culture that promotes positive Club member behaviors while also supporting a Club Culture that is welcoming of Club families and other external BGCMD stakeholders.
• Implement constructive youth development and trauma-informed practices throughout the Club to foster positive emotional, social, and enrichment experience for Club members.
• Build strong relationships with Club members, providing mentorship and guidance.

Team Leadership & Professional Development

• Participate in BGCMD January, May, and August training weeks and engage in any district/school-led professional development opportunities if applicable.

Community & Family Engagement

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment by setting up and cleaning programming spaces and BGCMD vehicles.
• Support and enforce behavior expectations for members to ensure a respectful and structured setting.

Club Safety

• Uphold and enforce Club policies and procedures related to member safety and visitor access.
• Assist with light cleaning and organizing of front desk and shared spaces.
• Notify Club Leadership of any safety or security concerns.
• Collaborate with Club staff to implement BGCMD’s Standard Response Protocols when necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Transport Club members to and from field trips, athletics activities and other approved activities in accordance with BGCMD safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age required by BGCMD policy and applicable youth-supervision requirements.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and youth development experience.
• Experience working with children and/or teens.
• Ability to supervise groups of youth and maintain active supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with different age groups, teams, in Club environments, and program areas.
• Ability to independently follow written schedules, lesson plans, safety procedures, and onsite direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• You are a Spanish speaker.
• You have a teaching certificate or background in education.

Conditions of Employment

• The position requires passing criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
• The position must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
• The position will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required.
• Some job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
• Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communication with staff, club members, and families, as well as to follow safety and procedural guidelines accurately.
• CPR, First Aid, medication administration, or other certifications required within BGCMD’s established timeframe.

In-Office and Remote Work

This position works primarily at an assigned club location but may occasionally work from other BGCMD facilities as necessary.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives of employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age required by BGCMD policy and applicable youth-supervision requirements.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and youth development experience.
• Experience working with children and/or teens.
• Ability to supervise groups of youth and maintain active supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with different age groups, teams, in Club environments, and program areas.
• Ability to independently follow written schedules, lesson plans, safety procedures, and onsite direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• You are a Spanish speaker.
• You have a teaching certificate or background in education.

Conditions of Employment

• The position requires passing criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
• The position must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
• The position will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required.
• Some job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
• Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communication with staff, club members, and families, as well as to follow safety and procedural guidelines accurately.
• CPR, First Aid, medication administration, or other certifications required within BGCMD’s established timeframe.

In-Office and Remote Work

This position works primarily at an assigned club location but may occasionally work from other BGCMD facilities as necessary.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives of employees assigned to this job.

Job Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)

Division: Club Operations

Reports t****o: Club Director

Location: Based out BGCMD Program Support Center (2017 West 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80204); support at 1 of the regions listed below:

• Northwest Denver Metro locations (Colorado Summit Leadership Academy Club, Hidden Lake Club, Josephine Hodgkins Club, Sunset Ridge Club, Tennyson Knolls Club)
• Central Denver locations (Arthur Johnson Club, J. Churchill Owen Club, Jack A. Vickers Club, Johnson Elementary Club, William E. Cope Club)
• Aurora locations (Aurora Frontier Club, Aurora Quest Club, Boston Club, Crawford Club, Dalton Elementary Club, Edna & John W. Mosley Club, Murphy Creek Club, Virginia Court Club)
• Northeast Denver Metro locations (Denver Broncos Club, Robert M. Shopneck Club, Suncor Club, KIPP Green Valley Ranch)

Status: Part-time, Non-exempt; 18 hours/week

**Schedule:**Monday - Friday (hours will vary between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm)