YDP - HEALTH & Wellness (RCSA Middle

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Regular PT Jacksonville, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL - HEALTH & WELLNESS (RCSA Middle)

This position is designed to develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.

The Health & Wellness Youth Development Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health and life skills focus.

This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that cultural diversity educational programs are implemented; assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.

Prepare Youth for Success

This position primary responsibilities are:

• Planning and implementing a variety of health and life skills programs for members of all ages, including Cybersafety, Date SMART, Passport to Manhood, Be a Star, UPS Road Code, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, Street SMART & Triple Play:
  Healthy Habits
• Recruiting and retaining youth for the health and life skills programs
• Working with other staff in the club to help implement these programs throughout the school year
• Tracking and reporting student data for grant purposes
• Ensure programs, services and activities prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of Club at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by:
  • Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities for members, such as field trips, program specific activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc.
  • Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director.
  • Promoting and stimulating program participation.
• Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly Club staff meetings.
• Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs programs and competitions.

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.
• Maintain the cleanliness of program area.
• Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions as necessary.

• Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other reports as required.
• Maintains a daily written schedule. Ensures that programs begin and end on time.

• May participate in additional special programs and/or events.
• Evenings/weekend work may be involved.
• May be required to drive Club van.
  • (Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record)
• Other duties as assigned.

Internal:
Maintains close, daily contact with club staff and volunteers, club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

High School diploma or GED

Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test

• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to Health & Wellness
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment