What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional Academic YR position at Boys and Girls Club Dane Cty?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title
Youth Development Professional - School Year
Pay range $16-$17.50 per hour
Department
Operations
Primary Location
McKenzie Family Club
- Hybrid / Partially Remote
Reports To
Program Director
Position Level
Direct Service Position
Exemption Status
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POSITION SUMMARY & OVERALL OBJECTIVES
The Youth Development Professional (YDP) leads an assigned group of children. The YDP plans and implements activities, follows behavior management techniques, ensures program spaces maintain organization supports our priority outcome of leading a quality Club experience for children in our program. The YDP will work with school-aged youth ages 5-13 in an out-of-school environment. This position may include occasional evenings / weekend hours to accommodate special events, field trips, and community programs. The YDP is also expected to be flexible and adaptable, taking on other duties to support the organization's objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The fundamental, crucial job duties; the functions the position exists to perform.
Prepare Youth for Success : 30%
Program Development and Implementation 30%
Maintain a Safe Environment : 30%
Ensure a Professional Work Environment : 10%
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for fiscal stewardship of organizational and grant-provided funds.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal and external relationships are essential to the role.
Internal : As an integral part of our team, you will maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (both professional and volunteer), Club members, and your supervisor. This continuous communication ensures the seamless exchange of information, facilitates discussions on pertinent issues, clarifies guidelines and instructions, provides instruction and guidance, and offers counseling when necessary.
External : Externally, you will maintain contact as needed with various community groups, schools, members' families, and other stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and assist in resolving any arising issues. By actively engaging with these external partners, you contribute to creating a supportive network and ensuring the well-being of our members within the broader community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The objective and measurable knowledge, skills, and abilities an employee must possess to successfully perform this job .
Education and Experience
The required minimum allowable education and experience, based on job-related requirements. Include licensing and certifications if applicable.
Required Hours
Typical working hours, including required holidays and travel.
Working conditions & Physical demands
Notable conditions or physical exertion are considered essential duties.
The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.? Activities occur in an indoor and outdoor setting.
DISCLAIMER
This position description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified above. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the position may have, but rather to cover those work assignments which are predominant, permanent, and recurring. Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned without notice.
Requirements
Education and Experience
The required minimum allowable education and experience, based on job-related requirements. Include licensing and certifications if applicable.
High School Diploma / GED / HSED
At least 240 hours previous experience working with youth in a licensed childcare or comparable environment, preferred
Required Hours
Typical working hours, including required holidays and travel.
This position is classified as non-exempt and part-time, temporary, requiring availability during operational hours to fulfill the essential duties of the role. The position requires occasional travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events. Typical working hours from M, T, W, F 1 : 30 pm-6 : 30 pm TH 12 : 30 pm-6 : 30 pm.
Salary : $16 - $18