TITLE: Youth Development Professional
REPORTS TO: Site Director
CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, Non-Exempt
WAGE: $16, Hourly
Job Summary
The Youth Development Professional will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities provided within program areas such as Education, Technology, Teens, Arts, and Sports & Recreation while providing guidance and role modeling to members.
They will assist with the implementation and administration of programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
They will monitor services and activities to ensure safety of members.
Youth Development Professionals must maintain close, daily contact with club staff, club members, and parents in order to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct and advise/counsel.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare Youth for Success
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Promote and stimulate program participation.
Register new members and participate in their club orientation process.
Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Development and Implementation
Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of the members.
Supervision
Monitor members and visitors at all times.
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
Maintain club appearance by following daily cleaning list.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in special programs and/or events.
May be required to drive club vehicles (must be over 21, have a valid driver’s license, and
a clean driving record).
Maintain 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.
Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
Additional duties as assigned.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:
High School diploma or GED required, additional child development coursework preferred.
Must have experience teaching children and youth development including planning and implementing quality programs for youth.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with the general public.
Experience required in motivating youth and managing behavioral problems.
Must be able to organize and supervise children to maintain a safe environment.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to become certified.
Must be able to stand for 4 hours at a time.
Must be able to read & speak English, bilingual in Spanish preferred.
If required to drive club vehicles, must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical requirements include: sight, hearing, standing for at least 4 hours each day, other physical requirements needed to complete essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
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