Licensed Cosmetologist YDP - Citi Teen Center

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Cosmetologist Youth Development Professional (YDP) - Citi Teen Center

Description

This position is designed to prepare and educate youth on career pathways in the Cosmetology field.

The Licensed Cosmetologist Youth Development Professional (YDP) is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and supporting an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise, and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health, beauty, and life skills focus.

This position is responsible for : ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into cosmetology programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that culturally diverse programs are implemented; and assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

This position’s primary responsibilities include :

• Planning and implementing a variety of cosmetology programs for members of all ages
• Providing instructional learning on cosmetology theory, hair care, skincare, nail care, safety, and building clientele
• Recruiting and retaining youth for cosmetology programs
• Collaborating with staff to help implement programs throughout the school year

This position helps members make appropriate choices regarding their education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs as it relates to health, beauty, and their future goals. The role includes assessing the developmental needs, interests, and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven Club Experience.

Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities such as field trips, guest speakers, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops

Health and Safety

Program Administration

Additional Responsibilities

(Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record)

Relationships

Internal : Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff, volunteers, youth members, and supervisor to receive / provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines / instructions, instruct, and advise / counsel.

Requirements

Education

Experience

Work Environment

This position generally works M–F, 2 PM–7 PM, with potential for longer hours and occasional weekends when necessary. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.