Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is hiring year-round Youth Development Professionals for our after school and summer programs!

MISSION STATEMENT  

'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members.'

Representation Matters! Candidates identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or represent diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves inside our walls.

Ideal Candidate:  

Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values - Put Youth First, Care Deeply and Engage Fully, Follow Through on Your Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered 

Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document.

Youth Development Professionals will:

• Support or lead the planning and implementation of activities for youth in a program area (Education, Tech, Art, Gym, Games)
• Provide behavioral guidance using conflict resolution techniques, restorative practices, and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model to youth.
• Create and maintain a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and ensuring clean program areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED – Required
• Pass a National Criminal, Social Security, Local Criminal and National Sex Offender Registry Background Check – Required
• Willing and wanting to learn how to work with youth - Required
• CPR & First Aid Certifications – Required within 6 months of hire date.

 WORK SCHEDULE

• Must be currently available to work between the hours of 1pm to 7pm, Monday through Friday (expanded hours available during summer)
• Approximately 15-25 hours per week in the school year, 30-32 hours per week in the summer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Part-time (PT) / Year-Round
• Non-Profit Organization

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $16.75-$20.00/hour depending on experience

Additional compensation available for candidates who possess effective verbal and written skills in various languages to provide translation services 

HIRING LOCATIONS

• Heights O.K.2 Clubhouse - 500 Council Bluffs Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
• Fruit Valley Elementary Club - 3410 NW Fruit Valley Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
• Burton Elementary Club - 13501 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

BGCSW prohibits discrimination against current staff or applicants on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BGCSWWA is an equal opportunity employer.

Please refer to our website at for additional information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.

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 to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

CLUB CODE & CORE VALUES

PUT YOUTH FIRST.

We are at our best and most impactful when we do right by the youth we serve. 

We make decisions with youth’s well-being at the center. We walk alongside youth and empower them to be the stewards of their path in life. We elevate the voices of kids, youth, families, and the communities who need us most. We examine our own biases and question our own assumptions to best serve youth. We check our ego at the door and think we (the collective effort) before me. 

CARE DEEPLY & ENGAGE FULLY.

We create impactful change by being fully present, engaged, and invested in contributing to strategy, perspective, and creativity. 

We approach interactions with kindness, compassion, and respect – we genuinely care about people and show it. We are brave and vulnerable and build safe and welcoming communities. We do not gossip. We talk to each other, not about each other. We care about ourselves so that we can be there for others. We strive to do the right thing every day, every time and treat each day as a new day with new opportunities. 

FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR COMMITMENTS.

Strong relationships built on trust drive change. We build trust with youth and families, each other, and the community by delivering on our promises.  

We do what we say we are going to do and are held accountable to established expectations. We take responsibility for knowing the expectations and goals of our role. We don’t over promise to ensure that we are able to deliver on commitments while balancing competing priorities. We take responsibility when we can’t follow through on a commitment. We own our mistakes, act to repair harm, and make amends to strengthen our community. 

COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE, & CLARIFY

Clear and consistent communication builds shared understanding, helps us align in our efforts, and sets ourselves and others up for success in support of youth. We deliver better services and solutions when people’s ideas are valued and heard.

We set expectations that align with our vision, values, and core focus. We effectively express thoughts, feelings, and ideas in individual and group situations. We listen to understand and value different perspectives. We approach situations with an open mindset, not seeking to be right and go our own path but rather to collaborate and get to the right answer together. We are curious. We seek to understand and communicate the context of situations and information. We ask questions when we need clarity and provide clarity when it is needed from us. 

EMPOWER & BE EMPOWERED.

Our greatest assets are the unique abilities and perspectives of our people. We represent our interests in a responsible, self-determined way, and push ourselves to make positive change. 

We are resourceful and respond with flexibility to make things work when necessary. We value and seek feedback and see it as an opportunity for growth. We give each other permission to fail and reflect in order to learn from our experiences. We choose courage over comfort by facing difficult tasks and conversations rather than avoiding them. We resolve conflicts as quickly as they arise. We encourage each other and show appreciation for those who go above and beyond.