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 BGCCP’s 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.