Youth Development Professional

About the Role

Responsible for planning, delivering, and overseeing fun, meaningful, and compelling program experiences for school-age youth members. Program experiences include sports/athletics, creative arts, technology, education-based, and character-building activities, as well as other hands-on activities tailored to the Youth Development Professional’s (YDP) background, interests, and skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for all members and follow safety procedures as set forth by BGCA.
• Maintain a general knowledge of BGC philosophy, activities, calendars, and special events of the club.
• Stay current with club procedures and policies, and support and enforce them.
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor at all times.
• Work scheduled hours: Monday through Friday as assigned.
• Assist with collaboration and coordination of activities and programs with other components of the club.
• Supervise members during free outside time.
• Conduct daily programs in a way that generates interest and increases youth participation.
• Collaborate with teachers to assist members needing further academic attention.
• Develop, implement, and promptly display weekly program activities centered around assigned programs.
• Assist in the discipline of members.
• Provide weekly program evaluations for all conducted programs.
• Assist with cleaning designated rooms and areas used.
• Immediately report hazards, concerns, and dilemmas to the Site Director.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• May be required to work outside scheduled hours and some weekends.
• May be required to drive Club vehicles (e.g., regular passenger van) as needed.
• Document reporting data, including daily attendance and program participation, incident reporting, and behavioral reports.

Requirements

Values

• Innovative & Adaptable: Embracing change and creativity.
• Resourceful: Finding solutions and staying informed.
• Coachable: Being open to feedback and growth.
• Accountable: Taking responsibility and building trust.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in varying environments.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn the mission, language, and goals of the organization.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using email, Vision, Google Docs, and other necessary programs.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided upon hiring).
• Knowledge of Youth Development.
• Attend training sessions and seminars related to working with youth.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must remain physically fit enough to keep children safe in an emergency.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate in office settings and usually loud in recreation and play settings when children are present.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to anticipate, identify, and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Ability to professionally handle and/or resolve conflict, seeking help when needed.
• Ability to follow instructions as given or directed by a supervisor.