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.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment conducive to achieving youth development outcomes by promoting and stimulating program participation.
• Register new members and guide them through the club orientation process.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• Maintain and monitor programs, services, and activities to ensure safety, quality, and appearance of the unit.
• Prepare daily activity reports.
• Participate in weekly Unit staff meetings to ensure a productive work environment.
• 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, members, and supervisor for information exchange, issue discussion, guideline explanation, instruction, and advice/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, member's parents, and others to assist in problem resolution.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• 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 are a plus.
• Valid identification.

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, bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting 5-50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.

Pay

$10 per hour