Youth Development Professional Sy 23-24 In Maize

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Supervise and promote activities and programs after school or during summer program for children and youth.

KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success:

• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Using the Boys & Girls Clubs philosophy, maintain age-appropriate discipline among youth participants so that programs are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

Program Development and Implementation:

• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club always.
• Evaluate programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities are in keeping with gender and cultural diversity.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.

Supervision:

• Attend trainings and other developmental/professional growth opportunities as requested.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of participation figures, and any member conduct or other issues.
• Ensure productive and effective performance of all program staff and volunteers.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings, department meetings and corporate meetings (upon request)

Principles of Community:

• Loyal to Our Members and Families
• United by Our Diverse Community
• We are the Club!
• Bound by Integrity, Respect, and Equity
• Adhere to the Clubs values of:
  • Committed to Fun, Growth, and Safety
  • Loyal to Our Members and Families
  • United by Our Diverse Community
  • Bound by Integrity, Respect, and Equity
  • We are the Club!
• Committed to Fun, Growth, and Safety

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned.
• May participate and/or oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Torch Club, Career Launch, Teen Specific Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary.
• May be required to drive Club van.
• Obtain full knowledge of all program scheduling.
• May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close contact with Club staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain, or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with parents or guardians to communicate about Club activities, explain or interpret Club guidelines, and address any conduct issues relative to members. May be required to communicate with or work closely with school principals and classroom instructors.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to deal with the public (both verbal and written)
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Experience working with children
• Ability to implement quality programs for youth
• Pass drug testing & background check.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Valid Drivers License with little or no violations, preferred.