Summer Camp Youth Development Professional

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Youth Development Professional

Reports to: Unit Director

Status: Part Time (<30 hrs per week)

Non-Exempt: Hourly

Project Overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC is a non-profit organization that CHANGES LIVES through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment. BGCSENC's mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We have been providing a safe, fun and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for more than 125 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development and Healthy Lifestyles.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Unit Director,the Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific program area. Research, test and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.


Special Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Reliable transportation
• CPR, First Aid Certification (obtain within 90 days of hire)

Program Functions

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Coordinates assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun and instructional.
• Effectively lead and monitor a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
• Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Maintains accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and/or grant reports.
• Cultivates positive relationship with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
• Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe.
• Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, etc.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Minimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required; experience working directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provide instruction, direction, coaching and guidance.
• Develop, implement and direct educational based activities for children of various ages and learning styles.
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office, email.
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community partners while displaying tact, maturity and flexibility.
• Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth.
• Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable attendance.
• Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day, adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.
• Aptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Respond according to procedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is largely a sedentary role. However, it may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. No personal protective equipment is required. Travel to club sites is required, as well as some outdoor activity. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel outside assigned counties.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.