Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Youth Development Professional 

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Youth Development Professional Department: 

Youth Services - Programming Supervisor: 

Site Coordinator / Supervisor Supervises: N/A 

Rate: $17 per hour 

Classification: Part-time/seasonal position 

School Clubs Schedule: 

School Clubs Schedule:  Mon - Tue (3:00 PM - 7 PM) Wed (12 PM - 7 PM) TH – (3 PM- 8PM) Fri (3:00 PM - 7 PM) Mon – Tue ( 3:00 PM – 7:00PM), WED( 12PM- 7PM), TH- 3PM- 8PM), Fri (12:00 PM - 7 PM) 

Club Lead Positions – Open – (Triple Play (Athletics), Dance Club Lead & Literacy Lead available – Mon – Fri - Mon – Tue (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM), Wed (12 PM- 7 PM), Thu (3 PM- 8 PM), Fri (2:30 PM - 7 PM) - $22 per hour. 

Summer Positions  will become available 

Mission Statement Founded in 1938, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is a non-profit organization working with youth to help them achieve academic success, build good character and essential skills, and lead healthy lifestyles. 

Position overview and primary functions. The Boys & Girls Club of Newark is a dynamic and passionate non-profit organization committed to empowering and supporting the holistic development of young individuals in our community and programs. Through our trauma-informed approach, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where youth can flourish, learn, and thrive. Job duties for this part-time/seasonal position include but are not limited to creating and maintaining a safe physical & emotional environment, direct supervision of children during all program hours, and the planning and implementation of positive outcomes – Essential Skills, Healthy & Wealth-Being, Character & Leadership, Academic Success & Life & Work Force Readiness. 

As a Youth Development Professional focusing on trauma-informed practices, you will play a pivotal role in directly serving and supporting youth participants, designing and delivering engaging 

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required – Minimum High School Diploma
• Four years ‘experience working with youth and families required in a school/afterschool setting.
• Attend staff pieces of training outside of regular work hours.
• Must pass a criminal background check and DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Must pass a Child Abuse Background Check (CARI)
• CPR certificate - preferred
• Strong Tutoring background in English, Mathematics, and Science
• Required Medical Physical Examination with a negative TB test.
• COVID – Vaccination required, including all relevant boosters.
• Must understand, represent and appreciate the mission of The Boys & Girls Club of Newark

*BGCN Provides EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

It always has been and continues to be BGCN’s policy that employees should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. Individuals will be selected for promotion based on skill and ability.

Where skill and ability are equal, the length of continuous employment will be the determining factor. Additionally, BGCN prohibits unlawful harassment of its employees, applicants, or independent contractors in any form. Complaints of unlawful employment discrimination or harassment should be reported as discussed in orientation with HR or the CEO. In cases where an investigation confirms the allegations, appropriate corrective action will be taken, regardless of whether the inappropriate conduct rises to the level of any violation of law. No employee will suffer retaliation for reporting, in good faith, any violation of Company policy or unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. (Revised 6/10/2026)

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