What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional for Teen Members position at Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas?
Job Details
Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plan, implement, supervise and promote activities and programs after school or during summer program for middle school and high school youth.
KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Prepare Youth for Success:
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Using the Boys & Girls Clubs philosophy, maintain age-appropriate discipline among youth participants so that programs are carried out safely and efficiently.
Program Development and Implementation:
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club always.
- Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.
- Evaluate programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities are in keeping with gender and cultural diversity.
Supervision:
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings, department meetings and corporate meetings (upon request)
- Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of participation figures, and any member conduct or other issues.
- Ensure productive and effective performance of all program staff and volunteers.
- Attend trainings and other developmental/professional growth opportunities as requested.
Principles of Community:
- Adhere to the Clubs values of:
o Committed to Fun, Growth, and Safety
o Loyal to Our Members and Families
o United by Our Diverse Community
o Bound by Integrity, Respect, and Equity
o We are the Club!
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain full knowledge of all program scheduling.
- May participate and/or oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Torch Club, Career Launch, Teen Specific Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary.
- May be required to drive Club van.
- May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:
- Hours completed towards an elementary or secondary education degree
- CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
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.
Salary : $14 - $15
