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 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.
• 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 Unit at all times.
• 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

• A 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 are a plus.
• A valid identification.

Skills

• High energy level.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$10 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time (20-25 hours/week during school year; 25-35 hours/week during summer), available between 7:30-5:30 Monday- Friday during the summer and 2:30-7:00 Monday- Friday during the school year.