What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Youth Development Professional
PERFORMANCE
PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Unit Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success
1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes: promote and stimulate program participation; register new members and participate in their club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Development and Implementation
2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
Supervision
4. Ensure a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment and supplies.
5. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
2. May be required to drive Club van.
Youth Development Professional
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED. Experience in working with children. Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Ability to deal with the general public.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment. Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Valid State Drivers License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time; bending and squatting on occasion
- Ability to lift to 20 lbs. on occasion
- Ability to hear at a normal conversational level
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.90 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 18 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17