Youth Development Professional

About the role

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) will provide daily programs, services, and activities for Club members, aligning with the organization's youth development mission and goals. Key responsibilities include preparing youth for success, creating an environment conducive to achieving these outcomes, and effectively implementing and monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes
• Register new members and participate in their club orientation process
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety, quality, and appearance of the Unit
• Prepare daily activity reports
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Unit staff meetings
• May participate in special programs and/or events
• May be required to drive for Club Activities periodically
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Lead or Unit Director

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or older
• 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 organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (a plus)
• Valid identification

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events
• May be required to drive for Club Activities periodically
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Lead or Unit Director

Relationships

• Internal: 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.
• External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or older
• 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 organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (a plus)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work Environment: High energy club environment – 100% of time working with children.
• Regular local travel required.
• Work schedule may include weekends, depending upon scheduling requirements.
• Physical & Mental Requirements: High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; superior interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
• Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, as well as bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting 5-50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.

Pay Range

$10 per hour

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