What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional - All Locations position at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region?
TITLE: Youth Development Professional in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Locations: Essexville Club, Bay City Club, Stone Club, Saginaw KidsCampus/ TeenCampus, Pinconning Club
HOURS: Monday-Friday 2:00 am – 6:00 pm (Flexible Schedule)
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Unit Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Program Youth Development Professional plans, implements and supervises members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area. A YDP supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success
1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- promote and stimulate program participation
- register new members and participate in their Club orientation process; and
- provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- integrate technology into the club programs
Program Development and Implementation
2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs and good appearance of the branch at all times. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.
Teamwork
4. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings and professional development training.
Safety and Sanitation
5. Ensure that members are following all sanitation and club guidelines.
6. Participate in keeping the club and materials are sanitized.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to function as a TEAM player
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Valid State Driver’s License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
Application Question(s):
- What location are you applying for?
Ability to Relocate:
- Saginaw, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14
