Youth Development Professional
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Education / Teaching
After School, Child Development/Support, Youth Development
Youth Development Professional
Under the general supervision of the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for BGCCP's core program areas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Prepare youth for success
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
- Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
- Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
- Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
- Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
- Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
- Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
- Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
- Maintain CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).
- Maintains order and discipline of club members.
- Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
- Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.
- Monitors supply needs.
- Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
- Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
- Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
- Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
- Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Skilled in art, music, STEM, technology (preferred)
- Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to three or more years where there is:
- Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
- Instruction of youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to work well with the public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.
Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand and sit required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities. 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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