Licensed Cosmetologist Youth Development Prof

Licensed Cosmetologist Youth Development Professional (YDP)

This position is designed to prepare and educate youth on career pathways in the Cosmetology field. The Licensed Cosmetologist Youth Development Professional (YDP) is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and supporting an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise, and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health, beauty, and life skills focus.

This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into cosmetology programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that culturally diverse programs are implemented; and assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

This position's primary responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing a variety of cosmetology programs for members of all ages
• Providing instructional learning on cosmetology theory, hair care, skincare, nail care, safety, and building clientele
• Recruiting and retaining youth for cosmetology programs
• Collaborating with staff to help implement programs throughout the school year

This position helps members make appropriate choices regarding their education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs as it relates to health, beauty, and their future goals. The role includes assessing the developmental needs, interests, and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven Club Experience.

1. Ensure programs, services, and activities prepare youth for success—promoting safety, quality programming, and positive Club appearance at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
2. Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by:

• Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities such as field trips, guest speakers, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops
• Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director
• Promoting and stimulating program participation

• Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs, and participating in weekly Club staff meetings.
• Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs programs and competitions as applicable.

Health and Safety

1. Ensure a healthy and safe environment; supervise members in program area.
2. Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the cosmetology program area.
3. Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good condition; recommend requisitions as necessary.

Program Administration

1. Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required documentation.
2. Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time

Additional Responsibilities

1. Participate in special programs and Club events as needed.
2. Evening and weekend work may be required.
3. May be required to drive a Club van. (Requires valid driver's license & three-year clean driving record)
4. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff, volunteers, youth members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Licensed Cosmetologist
• Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test

Experience

• Cosmetology experience
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior
• Ability to work effectively with the public
• Ability to plan and implement quality cosmetology programs
• Ability to organize and supervise youth in a safe environment

Work Environment

This position generally works M–F, 2 PM–7 PM, with potential for longer hours and occasional weekends when necessary. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, occasionally bending and squatting
• Ability to lift to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to hear at a normal conversational level
• Ability to maintain high energy when necessary
• A high level of emotional intelligence

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as mandated by Florida Statute 435.12. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Applicant Education and Awareness website.