Summer Youth Development Professional

Availability: Seasonal May 26th through August 1st. Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 6:00PM

GREAT SUMMERS START HERE:

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of an award-winning team of professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community? Apply today to the Summer Youth Development Professional (YDP) position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC).

The Youth Development Professional is responsible for planning, facilitating, and supervising activities and programs within a designated program area. This role emphasizes empowering youth to achieve their greatest potential by ensuring the safety of members, maintaining the quality of activities, and upholding the appearance of the Club at all times.

Essential Duties

• Plan and implement quality programs for youth that encourage participation from all members
• Provide guidance and role modeling for members
• Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process
• Keep records of participants, schedules and attendance
• Attend staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to mentor and inspire youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Commitment to promoting safety, quality, and a positive environment within the Club.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Pass pre-employment background screening and drug test
• The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, be outdoors, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 10 lbs.