Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Annual merit-based raises
• 403(b) retirement
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid time off

OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for BGCCPs core program areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare youth for success
• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
• Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Program

• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
• Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
• Maintain CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).

Supervision

• Maintains order and discipline of club members.
• Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.

Supplies

• Monitors supply needs.
• Keeps supply room neat and orderly.

Facility

• Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
• Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled in art, music, STEM, technology (preferred)
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to three or more years where there is:
• Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Instruction of youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to work well with the public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand and sit required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities.

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.