Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Reporting to the Club Director and with direction from the Assistant Club Supervisor; the Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in specific program areas. YDP’s champion exciting new programs in core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.

Position is Part-Time afterschool hours approximately 22-25 hours per week.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Create an environment at the Club that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to club members.
• Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun, educational and developmentally appropriate.
• Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
• Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
• Maintain accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and / or grant reports.
• Cultivate positive relationships with members, their parents and / or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
• Ensure equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe.
• Assess facility needs and perform janitorial / maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, changing light bulbs, hanging posters, painting, moving equipment, etc.
• Attend and participate in Staff Trainings, which is essential to professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :