Mountain Sports & Recreation Youth Development Professional

TRAVEL TO SURROUNDING AREAS OF KINGS BEACH, CA REQUIRED
Year around part-time position (25-29 hours weekly)

Our mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 

Under the direct supervision of the Athletic and Mountain Sports Manager, the Sports & Recreation Youth Development Professional (YDP) will be responsible for helping to facilitate BGCNLT's athletic and recreational programs. They may transition between assignments on a monthly, weekly, or even daily basis depending on the specific needs of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. Generally, this means helping with programming, leagues and camps in which we take kids mountain biking, kayaking, and help facilitate any sports and recreational activities; such as futsal, basketball, skiing, overnight camping, ect. Weekly hours will range based off of seasons; typically raging from 25 hours- 29 hours a week. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience working with youth
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time
• An interest in a variety of youth programs
• Strong positive disciplinary skills with youth
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with continual distractions
• Flexible, self-starter, dynamic
• Strong ability to create and follow systems and procedures
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance

Physical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to stand for at least 3 hours
• Maintain high level of energy
• Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Speak clearly and hear
• Be able to endure the weather
• Know how to swim

Key Responsibilities

• Help with summer day camps and specialty sports camps (i.e. kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, etc.)
• Provide a safe and fun environment for kids to experience the outdoors
• Oversee groups of kids of different ages (specifically 1st-6th)

Safety and Supervision

• Ensure accurate account of all youth checked into the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
• Ensure all members are being supervised during their time at the club
• Ensure all members feel safe and are welcomed in their environment
• Ensure all agreements are being followed as well as members and staff treat one another, belongings and staff with respect

Program Duties

• Work directly with members Monday-Friday and occasional weekend(s)
• Implement consistency and a structured environment during program, sport & recreational leagues, and free time
• Follow the program schedule, being consistent with what is offered to the members as well as consequences due to poor choices
• Create a learning environment both academically and emotionally, thus creating a sensible environment.
• Ensure programs are well rounded and there are a variety.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all members.

Other Duties

• Come dressed in uniform Monday-Friday
• When checking out equipment, return it promptly and in the same manner in which it was received.
• You are responsible for your keys and radios, any damages/lost items you will be responsible to replace.
• Follow schedule and arrive on time
• Ability to change program plans when necessary due to the dynamic and amount of members in program.
• Ensure you have control of the group at all times during your shift at the Boys & Girls Club
• Flexibility to travel with leagues and programming within the North Lake Tahoe area.

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 is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. It is the policy of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.