Youth Development Professional Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Youth Development Professional 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 5809 Edina Street, Wimauma, FL 33598 PRIMARY

FUNCTION

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

KEY ROLES

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by effectively implementing and administering programs, services and activities for club members and visitors. Ensure the safety of club members during program participation onsite and offsite at all times. Monitor and evaluate programs to promote and stimulate program participation. Assist in the recruitment and registration of new members and participate in the club orientation process. Prepare lesson plans and various activities that ensure daily diverse programming for members. Provide guidance and role modeling behavior for club members. Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining satisfactory attendance, participating in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities. Assist with serving prepared snacks and perform required program-related clerical and housekeeping duties

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May be required to work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other club locations within a reasonable geography.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Maintains close, daily contact with Club Staff (professional, part-time and volunteers), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and/or advise/counsel.

External:

Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in developing positive relationships and resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

High School diploma or GED Experience working with youth ages 5-18 years old and basic knowledge of youth development Ability to motivate youth, resolve conflicts and manage behavior challenges Ability to deal with the general public and parents with a high degree of professionalism and integrity Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to have multiple club facilities throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties for training and/or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate – high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this job 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. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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