Youth Development Professional (part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

The Youth Development Professional supports the supervision, engagement, and safety of children participating in before and after school care programs. This role helps create a positive, inclusive, and enriching environment through recreational activities, homework support, and social-emotional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children during program hours.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, and educational projects.
• Support students with homework and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain positive behavior management practices and encourage respectful interactions among participants.
• Assist with attendance tracking, snack distribution, and program setup and cleanup.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and school staff as needed.
• Follow all program policies, safety procedures, and child supervision guidelines.
• Report incidents, concerns, or behavioral issues to the Program Director or Site Coordinator.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education, child development, recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or recreational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of children and families.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of required background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and participate in recreational activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with youth programming and group activities.
• Conflict resolution and behavior management skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for working with school-age children.
• Ability to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in education, youth development, recreation, or gaining experience working with children.