TEEN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL Richardson

**POSITION DESCRIPTION** The Teen Services Professional (TSP) is a part time, hourly position working with our youth to provide “hands on” delivery of daily in-house programing including social recreation, team building activities, and an overall environment to build positive relationships. **Primary Function** Under the supervision of the Director of Teen Services, a TSP is responsible for assisting with the development and operation of our after-school program. Works to create a welcoming and safe environment for our members and aligns new members to program areas, special events, and opportunities. Will provide support in their assigned program area by monitoring member’s behavior, providing instruction, and engaging with members and parents. The TSP develops and delivers the BGCD and BGCA suite of teen programs ranging from college preparation, workforce exploration, esports, arts and crafts, the food program, low organized games, outdoor activities, special events, summer program and group clubs. **Monday - Friday, Afterschool, according to club needs.** **TSP’s must be able to demonstrate the following:** - Passion for making a positive impact in teen’s lives - Ability to keep firm boundaries - Accountability and follow through - Ability to multi-task - Ability to be a leader, and gain and maintain the attention of teens - Use a creative perspective to work with children on making good life choices **Key Roles: The TSP is responsible for:** - Building meaningful relationships with members - The delivery of specific program services within the Clubhouse - Compliance with organizational operational and HR policies - The overall Club climate—safety and security, the moral compass, guidance - Teach and enforce discipline, values, morals, citizenship, manners, life skills and citizenship - Proper reporting, record keeping and reports - Janitorial, maintenance of equipment and furnishings - Assisting the Program Director in all phases of the overall Club operation - Membership administration and program registration Other duties as assigned by the Club Director Build positive relationships: BGC staff, kids, parents, community stakeholders, visitors, volunteers **KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):** **Job Responsibilities** • Deliver age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas, for teens ages 13 – 18. • Assist with recruitment efforts to reach 100 teen club members • Transport club teens to various programs in BGC Vans • Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves, but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies • Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules. • Implements, monitors, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for members. • Ensures program area is attractive, neat, and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current. • Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed. **Additional responsibilities** • Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff • Promotes daily learning center program participation, as well as participation in special events. • Maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to the Club. • Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings **Required Qualifications** - High School Diploma GED is required - 21+ years old - Must have at least one year experience working with children. - Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of 6 months where: • There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development. - Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating…