Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Branch Director and Program Director, Youth Development Professionals are responsible for creating a safe, fun, nurturing environment for all youth. Assistant Youth Development Professionals will support room leads with programming consistent with our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.

Youth Development Professionals should enjoy working with youth, and create an environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills. Youth Development Professionals foster positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist room leads with programming consistent with our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.
• Create a program setting that ensures the health and safety of members.
• Promote and market programs to club members.
• Contributes to the creation of the Club’s overall climate for youth development and success.
• Help to manage program supplies and equipment.
• Instill the value of stewardship and work to maintain upkeep of equipment.
• Help to organize activities and events to show case or highlight members.
• Help to maintain organization and cleanliness of building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to remain poised, positive, and energetic in a busy work environment.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience working with youth preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Ability to remain poised, positive, and energetic in a busy work environment.
• Be able to lift 40lbs