Senior Youth Development Professional

About the role

The Senior Youth Development Professional is an experienced direct service leader responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality, outcome-driven programming for club kids ages 5 through 18. This position bridges frontline youth development and program management by leading assigned program areas, coordinating daily program activities, and coaching Youth Development Professionals and volunteers under the direction of the Club Director or Club leadership.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include program planning, delivery, and evaluation, daily program leadership and team support, member safety, supervision, and Club climate, and member, family, and community engagement.

• Develop and submit weekly lesson plans and activity schedules aligned with organizational goals, Club standards, identified member needs, and the priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship.
• Plan, prepare, facilitate, and evaluate engaging programs in areas such as education, arts, STEM, sports and recreation, leadership and service, health and life skills, and social recreation.
• Provide direct instruction, active supervision, and constructive feedback that help club kids build skills, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Lead assigned Club programs, small groups, curricula, and special initiatives, including required attendance, pre/post assessments, and evaluation documentation.
• Serve as the day-to-day lead for assigned program areas, groups, or shifts and help coordinate room assignments, transitions, coverage, and activity flow as directed.
• Model effective youth development practices, professionalism, preparedness, teamwork, and positive communication.
• Maintain active supervision and follow established staff-to-member ratios, check-in/check-out procedures, authorized pickup requirements, emergency plans, and safety protocols.
• Build supportive relationships with club kids and provide mentoring that strengthens self-esteem, belonging, responsibility, and positive decision-making.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, college coursework, or recognized credential in youth development, education, recreation, human services, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience working directly with youth in a Club, school, recreation, childcare, camp, or similar setting.
• Prior experience leading groups, coordinating activities, or providing day-to-day guidance to staff or volunteers preferred.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of positive youth development, age-appropriate programming, group dynamics, behavior support, and member safety.
• Demonstrated ability to plan lessons, lead engaging activities, evaluate participation, and adjust programming based on results and member needs.
• Strong group leadership, communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach peers and volunteers respectfully while recognizing when a matter must be elevated to a supervisor.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and follow through with limited day-to-day direction.

Skills

• Proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheets, attendance or data systems, and other commonly used technology.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and creating welcoming environments for youth and colleagues.
• Sound judgment, discretion, dependability, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

The salary for this position is $39,520 per year.

Schedule

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday during school-year and summer programming, with occasional evenings and weekends based on Club needs and with appropriate notice.