Youth Development Professional (Band Assistant) - Inglewood High School in Los Angeles, California at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

The YDP Band Assistant supports the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of concert band programs for youth members. This role provides brass and woodwind instruction, supervises members during band and enrichment activities, and helps create a safe, engaging environment that supports Youth Development Outcomes. The position works collaboratively with program staff to deliver quality music education experiences that build skills, confidence, teamwork, and artistic expression in young musicians.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements, monitors, and evaluates concert band programs to support member safety and quality instruction.
• Creates an environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes through music education.
• Recognizes Club members for musical progress, participation, and performance achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance, participation, and individual student progress in instrumental skills.
• Recommends development of new band programs and enhancement of existing music programming.
• Promotes and stimulates participation in band programs, rehearsals, and performances.
• Plans, leads, and evaluates enrichment and social recreation programs that support member engagement, skill development, teamwork, and positive peer relationships.
• Supervises and leads structured Club activities beyond band programming, including social recreation, games, and other assigned enrichment programs based on member interests and organizational needs.
• Orients new members to band programs, instrument care, rehearsal expectations, performance opportunities, Club safety rules, and disciplinary expectations.
• Provides musical guidance, instruction on brass and woodwind instruments, and role modeling to members.
• Participates in training and educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in music education, as well as in programmatic and Club staff meetings.
• Maintains order as needed and addresses member behavior in accordance with BGCMLA policy.
• Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants in band program support.
• Monitors supply needs for instruments, music, and materials and informs Supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Ensures music room, instrument storage, and program areas are neat and orderly with current bulletin boards and notices.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork, including attendance records and progress reports, on time.
• Recommends needed repairs to instruments, music equipment, and facility.
• Participates in collaborative community outreach, program extension, and Club-related musical events and performances.
• Works as part of a team to run quality programs by assisting where needed or directed, which may include driving Club vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of college experience in music education or related field preferred.
• Combined experience and formal training equivalent to at least two years in music instruction and youth development required.
• Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development principles required.
• Formal training and experience teaching music to youth in concert band settings preferred.
• Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth-serving organization preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English required to communicate effectively with youth, families, and staff.
• General knowledge of all concert band instruments, including brass (trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba) and woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone), required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential for music instruction and youth engagement.
• Valid driver’s license required with ability to pass motor vehicle driving record check.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must pass TB test with negative result.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

• Knowledge of concert band instruments, music theory, and youth development required.
• Skilled in creative planning and implementing quality youth music programs with focus on brass and woodwind instruction.
• Organizational and project management abilities to coordinate rehearsals, performances, and program activities.
• Ability to work toward positive outcomes in musical skill development and youth engagement.
• Bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English to effectively serve diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively with members, including addressing behavior concerns in rehearsal and program settings.
• Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with young people and parents.
• Ability to demonstrate professional manner in all interactions and facilitate diverse groups of youth effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage music materials, instrument inventory, and program schedules.
• Ability to organize time well and focus on completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to teach fundamental through intermediate instrumental techniques across multiple brass and woodwind instruments.

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

• Travel between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles sites and schools and various performance venues, as well as in the community, is required.
• Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
• This position may be assigned to any sites within the Club as needed to accommodate changes in programming, staffing, or operational requirements.
• Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns, with evening hours required during the school year for rehearsals and performances.
• Hours will vary during summer and school breaks, with occasional weekend hours required for concerts and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the ability to maintain a stationary position and engage in physical activities such as moving, bending, reaching, and positioning. It may also involve traversing and ascending/descending as necessary. The role includes frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email communications.

Work environments may vary, encompassing both indoor and outdoor conditions based on activity locations. Additionally, interactions with youth and adults may involve moderate to high noise levels during activities. Physical exertion may be necessary to move and transport supplies and equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job or change this job description at any time.