Youth Development Professional

The Youth Development Professional plans, implements and supervises members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. Part-Time, Pay Range: $15-16/hour Prepare Youth for Success Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes: Promote and stimulate program participation, especially for teens. Provide guidance and role modeling to members. Program Development and Implementation Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs and good appearance of the Club at all times. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports. Supervision Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Club staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May participate in special programs and/or events. May be required to drive Club van, if over 25 and have a safe driving record.

RELATIONSHIPS:

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.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED Experience in working with children preferred 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive motions and actions, and be able to tolerate long periods of being outside. 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. I understand that this job is for the duration of the summer camp program only. I also understand that if I would like to stay on to work year-round, I should speak to my Club Director and express my desire to stay, but there is no guarantee or promise that I will remain on staff after the last day of the summer program. Reports To: Club Director and/or Lead YDP #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County