Youth Development Associate Compensation Based on Experience
Youth Development Associate Compensation Based on Experience
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Job Description
Are you looking for a way to serve youth Do you have experience as a Camp Counselor or Youth Leader Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is looking for people who are passionate about working with Youth Teens and Young Children.
POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Youth Development Associate
REPORTS TO: Program Director
STATUS: Parttime nonexempt 2030 hours per week (determined by Club needs)
CLUB POSITION
Job Summary:
Plans implements supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area such as Character and Leadership Development Health and Life Skills Education and Career Development The Arts and/or Sports Fitness and Recreation. Assists in the delivery of organizational and Club specific goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in curriculum development by preparing lesson plans and various activities for members to engage in. Promote diverse programming on a daily basis.
- Provide program leadership in Games Room arts and crafts sports fitness and other areas as determined by supervisors (similar to Camp Counselor experience).
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes including:
- Promote and stimulate program participation
- Register new members and participating in the Club orientation process
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members
- May be asked to participate in organization wide events of the Club
- May participate in special programs and/or events
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
*High school diploma or GED
* 12 years of experience working with youth as a Camp Counselor or in a Daycare provider setting
* Knowledge of computers at beginning level of Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication skills
*Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
*Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
* Must pass a background check
PreEmployment Requirements:
- Minimum Job Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum requirements for the position to which they have applied.
- Application Every employee is required to complete an application for employment.
- Offers of employment All offers for employment are contingent on employment vetting reported as favorable for employment and meeting employment criteria.
- Background Checks Candidates who have been given a contingent offer are required to complete a consent to a background check as a condition of potential employment. All employees undergo a state and county criminal history check searches on national and state Sex Offender registries fingerprinting with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Background checks may also include drivers license checks based on the requirements of the position. In accordance with state and federal laws all background check findings shall be considered by a Member Organization when making employment or volunteer decisions. Member Organizations are prohibited from hiring or engaging potential staff board members or volunteers or continuing to employ or engage current staff board members or volunteers who have direct repetitive interaction with youth if such individual:
a. Refuses to consent to a criminal background check;
b. Makes a false statement in connection with such criminal background check;
c. Is registered or required to be registered on a state or national sex offender registry;
d. Has been convicted of a felony consisting of but not limited to: 1.
2. Child abuse
3. Domestic violence
4. Abduction or human trafficking
5. A crime involving or sexual
6. Arson
7. Weapons
8. Physical or battery
9. Drug possession drug use or distribution of in the last five years; or
e. Has been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony against children including child pornography.
Previous Employment References BGCMT checks a minimum of 2 employment references.
We will also conduct reference checks for all BGC past employment and the candidates eligibility for rehire/volunteering must be obtained from all previous Boys & Girls Clubs the candidate worked at prior to extending an offer for employment or volunteer service.
Periodic Checks of Employment Requirements:
- BGCMT reserves the right to conduct a state and county criminal history check drivers license check fingerprinting with TBI consumer report and vehicle and accident reports at any time during your employment as it deems reasonable and necessary.
Periodic Checks of Employment Requirements:
BGCMT reserves the right to conduct a criminal history check drivers license check fingerprinting with TBI consumer report and vehicle and accident reports at any time during your employment as it deems reasonable and necessary.
BGCMT is required to conduct annual criminal history checks on all staff members volunteers and members of the Board of Directors. The consent form you signed to conduct background checks will suffice for the duration of your employment and/or volunteer service. These will be conducted annually just prior to your anniversary date. This is a requirement of Boys & Girls Clubs of America Inc. TN Department of Education and TN Department of Human Services.
BGCMT is required to update your fingerprint checks every 5 years. The consent form you signed for fingerprinting will suffice to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. This is a requirement of TN Department of Education and TN Department of Human Services.
Drug Testing:
BGCMT does not require preemployment drug testing however administers a yearround random drugtesting program as well as reasonable suspicion and postaccident drug testing. Should your name appear on a list of employees who will be administered a drug test you must comply. Refusal to be drug tested is considered grounds for immediate termination of employment. A failing result of an administered drug test is also grounds for immediate termination of employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
