Junior Summer Aide

Junior Summer Aide

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

$15 an hourFull-timeNo Degree Needed

Junior Summer Aide

Job Summary:
The Junior Summer Aide Youth Development Professional (YDP) is responsible for implementing, leading, directing, and evaluating youth programs and activities in one or more program areas, providing supervision of members, as well as participating in, helping with, and carrying out the daily functions of a clubhouse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead and implement programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.

• Promote and stimulate members’ interest in core area program participation.

• Ensure members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive respect, recognition, instruction, and constructive feedback to develop skills.

• Under the guidance of the Clubhouse Director, Assistant Clubhouse Director, and/or Specialist staff, ensure program objectives are completed within club specific requirements, resources and timelines.

• Participate in planning programs and activities.

• Supports programs managed by fellow Youth Development Professionals.

Member Management

• Engage with members, families, all Youth Development Professionals and volunteers to receive and provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines and instructions, report, and facilitate the implementation of programs.

• Participate in meetings as needed to promote alignment and collaboration with other departments and clubhouses.

• Demonstrate leadership in relation to members, parents, Youth Development Professionals, and visitor conduct and safety to ensure a proper environment for the development of members.

• Serve as a mentor/role model for members.

• Provide direction to members through the establishment and enforcement of standards, expectations, and consequences for inappropriate youth behavior in accordance with organization guidelines.

• Apply corrective action that is fair, consistent and age appropriate and provide written documentation and support when appropriate for conduct/behavior issues.

Clubhouse Support

• Oversee and assists in the cleanliness and safe operation of all program areas, clubhouse, and grounds.

• Work cohesively with all Youth Development Professionals to foster a positive environment for staff and members.

• Assist and participate in all aspects of the clubhouse including, but not limited to all program areas, programs, cleaning, or other scheduled duties as assigned.

• Enforce and abide by Clubhouse rules, organization policies, procedures and practices.

Administrative Duties

• Assist with completion of required documentation for programs.

• Assist with compiling and producing accurate tracking of programs and program metrics including, but not limited to, monthly reports, program schedules, daily attendance.

• Assist with other Clubhouse administrative duties as needed.

Other Duties

• Participate and assist in operational events and training.

• May provide attention and direction to special needs children.

• May be required to drive Club vans periodically.

• Maintain a professional appearance and bearing reflective of the high standards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada.

• May assist at other Clubhouse locations when needed.

• Ability to occasionally work irregular or extended hours.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 16–17-year-olds preferred

• Ability to meet deadlines with time constraints and handle multiple demands.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of productivity applications (Word, Excel, Forms, Outlook, etc.)

• Ability to interact well with Youth Development Professionals, volunteers, and other related agencies.

• Demonstrate ability to take responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

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Drug testing and fingerprint-based background checks are required as conditions of employment. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace