Youth Development Professional

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Title: Youth Development Professional 

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Status : Part-Time hourly up to 25 hours/ week, Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Under the general supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for Boys & Girls Club core program areas.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares youth for success

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of BGCA 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.

• Works from trauma-informed, equity-based behavior modification support models.

• Responds to feedback and redirection of leadership as part of our Continuous Quality Improvement guidelines in the moment and without push back. 

Program Development and Implementation

• 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.

• Maintains Meal and Snack (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.

• Monitors supply needs.

• Keeps supplies neat and orderly.

Additional Responsibilities

• May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other Club activities as necessary.

• Consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.

• Assume all other duties as assigned. 

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.

• External: Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems, as directed by Club Director.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED. 

• Must submit three (3) professional references.

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, and reference check prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Skilled in art, music, STEM, technology (preferred)

• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to 1- 2 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/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.

• Must be able to participate in physical activities throughout the facility, on the property and/or on field trips.