Youth Development Professional

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Title: YDP – Youth Development Professional

Location: Boys & Girls Club

Reports to:
Unit Director

Hours: Part-time (20-25 hours/week during school year; 25-35 hours/week during summer), available between 7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday during the summer and 2:30-7:00 Monday-Friday during the school year

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Youth Development Professionals are responsible for providing daily programs, services and activities for Club members, aligned with the organization’s youth development mission and goals. They focus on core program areas and member well-being on and off Club premises, and aim to build positive, productive relationships with members.

• Prepare Youth for Success:
  Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; register new members and participate in their club orientation; 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 to ensure safety, quality, and appearance of the Unit; prepare daily activity reports.
• Supervision:
  Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Unit staff meetings.

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive for Club activities periodically.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Lead or Unit Director.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or older
• 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 organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• CPR and First Aid Certifications a plus
• Valid identification

Work Environment:
High energy club environment – 100% of time working with children. Regular local travel required. Work schedule may include weekends, depending upon scheduling requirements.

Physical & Mental Requirements:
High energy level; ability to handle multiple projects with day-to-day activities; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse personalities; good judgment. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting 5-50 lbs daily. Strong written and spoken communication skills required.

The statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. They are not a detailed description of all work requirements and may change with reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Entry level

• Part-time

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• Non-profit Organization Management