What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain?
Benefits:
- Annual merit-based raises
- 403(b) retirement
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
OVERVIEW
Under the general supervision of the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for BGCCP’s core program areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare youth for success
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
- Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
- Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Program
- Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
- Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
- Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
- Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
- Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
- Maintain CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).
Supervision
- Maintains order and discipline of club members.
- Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
- Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.
Supplies
- Monitors supply needs.
- Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
Facility
- Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
- Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
Other Responsibilities
- Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
- Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Skilled in art, music, STEM, technology (preferred)
- Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to three or more years where there is:
- Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
- Instruction of youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to work well with the public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand and sit required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities.
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.
PAY RATE
- Recruitment Range - $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
- Position Range - $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Salary : $14 - $16
