Youth Development Professional

Youth Development Professional

The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises and evaluates youth activities provided in specific Boys & Girls Clubs program areas, such as Education & Career Development, The Arts, Sports Fitness & Recreation, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership, Development or Specialized Initiatives.

Responsibilities

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes – What Kids Need to Succeed
• Supervise members in the program area; ensure safety of members, positive values, positive and ethical behavior by providing quality programming and maintain appearance of the Club at all times.
• Provide guidance to members and act as a role model.
• Deal effectively with members concerning behavior and discipline issues.
• Complete daily lesson plans and implement a range of programs and activities that are fun, creative, instructional, and that incorporate team-building skills.
• Establish positive relationships with children and their parents/guardians.
• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Recruit new members and participate in their club orientation process.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members as directed by program guidelines and expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Club at all times.
• Prepare activity reports as required.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies; ensure all related supplies and equipment are maintained and in good order. Clean program areas after each usage.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Attend training events as scheduled.
• Maintain administrative duties through email and submit reports and attendance as required.
• May participate in special programs and/or events.

Relationships:

Internal: Maintain close daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor(s) 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.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. A minimum of five years' work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet usage.
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to be a team player.
• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control and management.
• Knowledge of community social services organizations.
• Ability to relate effectively with parents and community.
• Skills in fund-raising events.
• Ability to collect and interpret data.
• Ability to prepare weekly reports as required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Physical requirements include some physical exertion such as lifting, stretching and bending in a school/Club setting and can include sitting and standing for long periods. Will include walking/guiding/escorting children to and from areas and field trips. Will require interaction with youth 6-18 and can be noisy at times.

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.