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Youth Development Professional - Temporary Summer Camp Counselor
Location:
Chicopee, MA
Description:
Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee in Chicopee, MA is looking to hire a Part-Time Youth Development Professional - Temporary Summer Camp Counselor to lead fun activities for our members. Do you love working with and supporting kids and teens? Are you looking for a flexible position that offers you freedom with your day? Would you like to join a nonprofit on a mission to help others? If so, please read on! This position earns a competitive wage of $15.00 - $18.00/hour , depending on experience. We provide part-time employees with excellent benefits and perks, paid sick time, paid birthdays off, employee appreciation days, and opportunities to earn gift cards through annual work anniversary prize wheel spins plus, long-term disability, short-term disability, supplemental insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a 5% company match! Other perks include the ability to participate in a pilot program offered by the MA Department of Early Education and Care that provides priority access to the wait list for staff to obtain a childcare voucher for their own childcare needs and access to grants through a relationship with Springfield College for staff interested in undergraduate or graduate education!! (Eligibility Rules Apply) If this sounds like the right nonprofit opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHICOPEE Everything we do at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee is done with one goal in mind: to help every child achieve success. With roots dating all the way back to 1860, we have remained steadfast in our mission to help kids thrive. We provide youth from ages 5 to 18 with a safe place to develop themselves and form connections with their peers. Our staff leads regular programs and activities that encourage positive development within the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. We strive to create an environment where every child can prosper! Every employee is important here because every person makes a direct impact on our members. We foster a family-like atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable expressing themselves and having a good time. At our core, we are about having fun and helping each other . We are incredibly thankful for our awesome team, which is why we offer generous benefits and an amazing work culture . A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PART-TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL As a Part-Time Youth Development Professional, you help plan and lead fun activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18. You are a creative and outgoing person who leads activities in areas such as education, social recreation, arts and crafts, and technology labs. Alongside your team, you help develop safe, age-appropriate programs that meet our club's goals and encourage positive development in our members. You assist with setting up for the programs as well as cleaning everything up at the end of the day. Attentive to detail, you maintain program supplies and equipment, requesting repairs or additional materials as needed. As you engage in the activities, you encourage members to actively participate, and you regularly praise them for their efforts. You serve as a role model for the kids, so you treat everyone with kindness, patience, and respect. When someone is feeling down or looking for advice, you offer them guidance or encourage them to speak with another staff member. If you observe negative behaviors or conflicts between the youth, you calmly resolve the situation and promote positive alternatives. Safety is always your number one priority, so you do what you can to ensure our members and staff remain happy and healthy. Additionally, you create regular activity, attendance, and incident reports so we can track our members' progress. You love working with kids and fostering a safe, supportive environment where they can thrive! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PART-TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL 18+ years old First Aid and CPR certification 9 months of supervised work experience with children or one practicum OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with youth aged 5 - 18 Ability to manage behavioral problems High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license or state ID Willingness to comply with company policy regarding background checks Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you full of fresh ideas? Can you lead activities while keeping people on track? Are you kind and caring? Do you have strong conflict resolution skills? Can you think on your feet and quickly solve problems? Are you highly observant? If yes, you might just be perfect for this nonprofit position! WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PART-TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL This position with our nonprofit works a varied schedule depending on employee availability during program hours. Summer Program hours are 6:30am - 5:30 pm.
Company:
Boy & Girls Club Of Chicopee
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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