Teen Program-Youth Development Professional

About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Teen Director, Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting with developing, implementing, supervising, evaluating and monitoring programs for adolescents in middle school and in high school.

Essential Functions :

• Facilitate a well-rounded, well-organized teen program which encompasses all of the Core Program Areas and follows the Youth Development Strategy and is designed to meet the objectives set by the incumbent and the Teen Director. The program should be conducted in a professional manner, supportive of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware policies and procedures.
• Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of teen programs.
• Assist with the development, promotion and participation in teen programming with priority being given to School District students.
• Assist with the supervision of volunteers for teen programming.
• Assist in planning and operating club-wide activities.
• Assist in the guidance and discipline of club members.
• Assist in the financial development of the teen department.
• Assure that administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Assure that the teen area equipment and area is maintained for safety.
• Assist in developing a positive identity for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

Competencies / Skills / Experience :

Working Conditions :

PT Employee Benefits Incentives :

Medical Benefits- Part-time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines :

1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week.

Vision & Dental

1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week.

Note : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He / she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his / her supervisor.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay Range : $17.00 - $19.55 per hour