Youth Development Professional - Afterschool Program

Job Title

Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area.

1. 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 process; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Ensure that all programs and activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of Boys & Girls Club philosophies
• Provide support to youth and families at all times.

2. 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 safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily and weekly activities for youth. Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills.
• Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
• Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
• Aid with the coordination and facilitation of BGCA National programs (Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, S.M.A.R.T. Moves, incentive programs, etc.)
• Establish communication links between members, parents, teachers, school staff, police, community leaders, and supervisors.

3. Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety, risk management, and building security.
• Assist with the up-keep of Club maintenance and appearance.
• Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

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