Position Description TITLE:

Youth Development Professional

II DEPARTMENT

Programs

REPORTS TO

Center Supervisor

STARTING SALARY

$15 per hour

WORK STATUS

: Part-time; Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Plans, implements, and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area that supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES

(Essential Job Responsibilities) Prepare Youth for Success 1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes a. Promote and stimulate program application b. Register new members and participate in the club orientation process c. Provide guidance and role modeling to members Program Development and Implementation 2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors. 3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the center at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports. Health and Safety 4. Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to participate in special programs and/or events in evenings and/or weekends
• May be required to drive Club vehicles/vans

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Maintains close, daily contact with Center staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External:

Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE & DOCUMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED; minimum of 2 years' experience working with children
• Knowledge of youth development programs preferred
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Communicate effectively with the general public
• Ability to use Microsoft office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, member tracking software
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to assist with tracking and reporting program outcomes
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Complete mandatory State/Federal Licensing training requirements within 2 weeks; complete BGCGC orientation training and ongoing training requirements according to onboarding schedule
• Valid State Driver's License preferred/reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical activities while engaged with youth in outdoor games. Additionally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to lift, transport items that may weigh 25 lbs. or less.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed at our Center sites and requires attendance at evening and weekend events. Occasional domestic overnight trips to attend conferences and/or related professional events may be required.

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.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

First Aid Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person