Youth Development Professional - Afterschool Program

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area (such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education).

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• 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
• Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth
• Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
• Aid with the coordination and facilitation of BGCA National programs (Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, S.M.A.R.T. Moves, incentive programs, etc.)
• Establish communication links between members, parents, teachers, school staff, police, community leaders, and supervisors

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the branch at all times
• Prepare periodic activity reports
• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily and weekly activities for youth
• Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events
• May be required to drive Club van
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships

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

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to supervise large groups of children and coordination of their activities
• A majority of time will be spent standing
• Moderate lifting will be required from time to time

Schedule

Monday thru Friday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Benefits

$20-$21/hr (Depending on Experience)

Pension Plan (after meeting eligibility criteria)

Paid Sick Time

Training & Development

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED minimum
• Experience in working with children
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (can obtain through Club)
• Valid State Drivers License (recommended)