Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Salary: $12.00

Responsible for the creation and delivery of a program in one or more areas of the Core Program structure of the Boys and Girls Clubs, including Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness, & Recreation for a specific grade/age level. Assist with overall supervision of Club members and participate in the creation of a safe, positive, engaging, and team-oriented Club atmosphere.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan, implement, and assist with the programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:
• Support organizational goals and mission through program delivery and team participation with staff and volunteers
• Help oversee day to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members
  
  

Program Development and Implementation

• Complete learning plans as developed within staff trainings and in accordance with program objectives
• Support and maintain Club program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members
• Participate actively in trainings that promote understanding of standards of program philosophy and delivery.
  
  

Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in regular staff meetings, supporting staff by dealing with behavior problems, and having equipment and supplies readily available.
• Ensure a happy club environment by engaging children in activities that meet their needs.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special programs and/or events.
• Consult with parents/guardians and direct supervisor concerning member attendance, behavior, or opportunities, etc.
• Must be 21 or older with good driving record to drive Club van.
• Help maintain cleanliness of facility by checking areas after use and requiring children and staff to clean areas after use
• Complete mandatory reporter/sexual abuse training within 7 days of hire and annually thereafter.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge Required

• High School diploma or GED required. Associates preferred.
• Experience in working with children and knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
  
  

Specific Competencies

• Must have high, positive energy level to encourage and engage youth in activities, maintain constant flow of activities, and support staff in programmatic needs.
• Must have good planning and organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Ability to deal with the members, staff, and general public in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must have good communication skills. Prefer Spanish bilingual (spoken and written).
  
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to perform broad ranging physical responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted setting
• Ability to utilize and generate a wide variety of written, digital, technical, verbal, and multi-media information for Club program purposes.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Reliable transportation