Youth Development Professional

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OVERVIEW

Under the Unit Director's supervision, Youth Development Professionals (YDPs or staff) are responsible for providing diverse programming opportunities to members. Members range from 6-to 18. Youth Development Professional plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate programs/activities offered in program areas, such as education, technology, arts and crafts, physical education/sports, and health and wellness.

YDP's prepare youth for success by creating an environment that facilitates the achievement of Boys & Girls Clubs' youth development outcomes. This work is accomplished by promoting participation in clubhouse programs, providing guidance, and role modeling to members.

Health & Wellness : develop young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

Leadership & Services : enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines apply to learn to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.

Sports & Recreation: help young people develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.

Education & STEM: is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of programs in the Boys & Girls Club Core Program Area of Education and Career Development within a designated Club.

The Arts : enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.

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.

Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

Recognize club members for program participation and achievement.


Maintain records and track attendance and participation.


Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality of programs, and appearance of the Club at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

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.

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.

EDUCATION

A High School diploma is required, a college degree in a related field (or working toward one)


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience working with youth, ages 6-18 years old, with an understanding of youth development.


Demonstrated experience conducting youth activities.

CPR and First Aid Certification.

The combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where:

• There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.

• Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

Time management, ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to manage daily administrative tasks without losing sight of long-term goals and planning.

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position.

ENVIRONMENT:

Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment is required.


Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May participate in special programs and/or events.

May be required to drive the Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent standing and walking; occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds of school supplies or recreational equipment waist height); hearing and understanding speech at normal levels; and speaking so that others may understand at normal levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Boys & Girls Clubs are often stressful, busy, and noisy environments. YDP's are expected to work in situations where many members and facilities-related activities take place at the same time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The organization began in 1969 as a Boys' Club with a very modest operation at the Pitt County Fairgrounds.

Since that time, the organization has experienced significant growth in membership, programs, and facilities. In 1992 the Jack Minges Unit was built to accommodate the growing need for youth services and to include girls in the membership. Additional units were established in Ayden in 1993, Farmville in 1995 and Uptown Greenville in 2007. The Grady-White Boats/E.R. Lewis Family Unit was opened in 2007. The Club in Ayden relocated in April of 2010 and was named the Dr. Ledyard E. Ross Unit. The organization assumed responsibility for the Club in Lenoir County in 2010, two Clubs in Beaufort County in 2013, opened a new Club in November 2013 within Greene County Intermediate School and its 10th Club in Robersonville at East End Elementary School in January 2016. Today, more than 1,300 at-risk and in-need young people are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by Clubs. In 2015, the organization changed its name to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain to properly represent its presence in Pitt, Lenoir, Beaufort, Greene, Martin, Carteret and Craven Counties.