Youth Development Professional-RPT

Location and Compensation

• Location 1421 Walker Street,Des Moines, IA, 50316,United States
• Base Pay $13.5 - $15.5 / Hour
• Employee Type RPT - Non-exempt

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The Youth Development Professional (YDP) provides guidance, mentorship, and role modeling to children and/or teens, helping them develop social skills, self-confidence, and positive behaviors. They supervise groups of youth, manage discipline when necessary, and maintain a safe environment for all participants. YDPs are expected to exhibit a warm, positive, and caring attitude, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging youth participation.

Be a friendly face, mentor, and positive role model, providing guidance after school & during the summer.

• Promote a safe environment
• Assist in the implementation of club programs, games, & activities
• Promote participation and assist in orienting & recruiting new members
• Participate in staff meetings etc.
• Participate in special initiatives and events
• Ability to earn mandatory CPR and first aid certification
• May be required to drive the Club vans

• You care about youth
• You are a positive mentor and enthusiastic with good people skills
• You know how to build and maintain positive relationships
• You are a self-starter and like to take initiative
• You like to organize, and can multi-task
• Possess Spanish language skills (preferred, but not required)
• You are professional and can maintain confidential information
• You possess a valid State driver’s license and good driving record
• You can pass a background check

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is one of the largest and most comprehensive youth development organizations in the Des Moines metro. We provide a full schedule of diversified activities for our members. Our programs provide low- or no-cost opportunities for youth to participate in fun and educationally enriching activities in three key program areas:
Academic Success, Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.