What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Youth Development Professional position at BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TAMPA BAY INC?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Summer Youth Development Professional
REPORTS TO:
Club Director
STATUS:
Part-Time
LOCATIONS:
Hillsborough & Pasco Counties
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Fulfill the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay mission by implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities within a specific assigned program area, such as Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, Education and Career Development, The Arts and/or Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
KEY ROLES:
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by effectively implementing and administering programs, services and activities for club members and visitors.
- Ensure the safety of club members during program participation onsite and offsite at all times.
- Monitor and evaluate programs to promote and stimulate program participation.
- Assist in the recruitment and registration of new members and participate in the club orientation process.
- Prepare lesson plans and various activities that ensure daily diverse programming for members.
- Provide guidance and role modeling behavior for club members.
- Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining satisfactory attendance, participating in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities.
- Assist with serving prepared snacks and perform required program-related clerical and housekeeping duties
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May be required to work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other club locations within a reasonable geography.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club Staff (professional, part-time and volunteers), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and/or advise/counsel.
External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in developing positive relationships and resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience working with youth ages 5-18 years old and basic knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth, resolve conflicts and manage behavior challenges
- Ability to deal with the general public and parents with a high degree of professionalism and integrity
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Club is an equal opportunity employer. The Club is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Club facilities. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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Printed Name: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________
