The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises and evaluates youth activities provided in specific Boys & Girls Clubs program areas, such as Education & Career Development, The Arts, Sports Fitness & Recreation, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership, Development or Specialized Initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare Youth for Success
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes – What Kids Need to SucceedSupervise members in the program area; ensure safety of members, positive values, positive and ethical behavior by providing quality programming and maintain appearance of the Club at all times.Provide guidance to members and act as a role model.Deal effectively with members concerning behavior and discipline issues.Complete daily lesson plans and implement a range of programs and activities that are fun, creative, instructional, and that incorporate team-building skills. Establish positive relationships with children and their parents/guardians.Promote and stimulate program participation.Recruit new members and participate in their club orientation process.Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members as directed by program guidelines and expectations.Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Club at all times. Prepare activity reports as required.Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies; ensure all related supplies and equipment are maintained and in good order. Clean program areas after each usage.Attend and participate in all staff meetings.Attend training events as scheduled.Maintain administrative duties through email and submit reports and attendance as required.May participate in special programs and/or events.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor(s) to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. A minimum of five years’ work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.Strong communication skills, both oral and writtenProficient in Microsoft Office and Internet usage.Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to be a team player.Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline probleWorking knowledge of budget preparation, control and management.Knowledge of community social services organizations.Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and managemeAbility to relate effectively with parents and community.Skills in fund-raising eveDemonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaderAbility to collect and interpret data.Ability to prepare weekly reports as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical requirements include some physical exertion such as lifting, stretching and bending in a school/Club setting and can include sitting and standing for long periods. Will include walking/guiding/escorting children to and from areas and field trips. Will require interaction with youth 6-18 and can be noisy at times.
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.