Summer Camp***Youth Development Professional

Summer Position Only — This position will end on July 10th.

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

• 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
• 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
• 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

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.

• High School diploma or GED required
• 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 Driver's License