Youth Development Professional

Position: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Location: 3120 Inwood Rd

Reports to: PT Assistant Club Director

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a part time, hourly position working with our youth to provide “hands on” delivery of daily in‑house programming including social recreation, team building activities, and an overall environment to build positive relationships.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Club Director, a YDP is responsible for assisting with the development and operation of our after‑school program. Works to create a welcoming and safe environment for our members and aligns new members to program areas, special events, and opportunities. Will provide support in assigned program area by monitoring members’ behavior, providing instruction, and engaging with members and parents.

The YDP develops and delivers the BGCD and BGCA suite of programs ranging from the games room, to teen activities, arts and crafts, the food program, low organized games, outdoor activities, special events, before‑school program, summer program and group clubs.

• Passion for making a positive impact in children’s lives
• Ability to keep firm boundaries
• Accountability and follow through
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to be a leader, and gain and maintain the attention of children
• Use a creative perspective to work with children on making good life choices

• Building meaningful relationships with members
• The delivery of specific program services within the Clubhouse
• Compliance with organizational operational and HR policies
• The overall Club climate—safety and security, the moral compass, guidance
• Teach and enforce discipline, values, morals, citizenship, manners, life skills and citizenship
• Proper reporting, record keeping and reports
• Janitorial, maintenance of equipment and furnishings
• Assisting the Program Director in all phases of the overall Club operation
• Membership administration and program registration

• Deliver age‑appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas, for children ages 6–18.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves, but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities, age‑appropriateness, ability levels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Orient new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, services, and activities for members.
• Ensure program area is attractive, neat, and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

• Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff.
• Promote daily learning center program participation, as well as participation in special events.
• Maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators, and other visitors to the Club.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.

• High School Diploma GED is required.
• 18+ years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be over 18 to work with youth, over 21 to work with teens.
• Must have at least one year experience working with children.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of 6 months where there is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to de‑escalate problems when present, as well as problem‑solve during day‑t‑day‑club activities.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to control and manage a group of children through different activities.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications (course will be available for staff upon being hired).

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