Youth Development Professional

Under the general supervision of the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for core program areas.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Annual merit-based raises
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Prepare youth for success:
  • Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
  • Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs
  • Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules
  • Provides guidance and role modeling to members
• Program implementation:
  • Implements, monitors, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for members
  • Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans
  • Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs
  • Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement
  • Maintains records to track attendance and participation
  • Maintains CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable)
• Supervision:
  • Maintains order and discipline of club members
  • Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants
  • Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings
• Supplies:
  • Monitors supply needs
  • Keeps supply room neat and orderly
• Facility:
  • Ensures program area is attractive, neat, and clean, and bulletin boards and notices are current
  • Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van
  • Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Skilled in art, music, STEM, or technology
  • Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to three or more years where there is:
    • Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development
    • Instruction of youth while creating engaging learning experiences
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
    • Ability to work well with the public
    • Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth
    • Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
    • Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand, and sit required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities