Summer Youth Development Professional

This is a Summer/Temp Position - available from June 22 to August 21, between the hours of 7 am-5:30 pm from Monday through Friday. (with the potential of working up to 40 hours per week)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Program Aide/Youth Development Professional plans, implements and supervises members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES (Essential

Job Responsibilities ):

Prepare Youth for Success Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

Promote and stimulate program participation, especially for teens; register new members and participate in their Club orientation process; and provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs and good appearance of the branch at all times. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.

Supervision Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May participate in special programs and/or events.

May be required to drive Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

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

External:
Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED Experience in working with children

Knowledge of youth development

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems

Ability to deal with the general public

Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications Valid State Drivers License DISCLAIMER:

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.
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