The Youth Development Professional supports the supervision, engagement, and safety of children participating in before and after school care programs. This role helps create a positive, inclusive, and enriching environment through recreational activities, homework support, and social-emotional development opportunities.
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Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children during program hours.
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Assist with planning, organizing, and leading age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, and educational projects.
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Support students with homework and academic enrichment activities.
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Maintain positive behavior management practices and encourage respectful interactions among participants.
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Assist with attendance tracking, snack distribution, and program setup and cleanup.
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Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and school staff as needed.
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Follow all program policies, safety procedures, and child supervision guidelines.
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Report incidents, concerns, or behavioral issues to the Program Director or Site Coordinator.
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Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
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High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education, child development, recreation, or a related field preferred.
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Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or recreational setting preferred.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of children and families.
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
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CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
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Successful completion of required background checks.
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Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, and participate in recreational activities.
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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
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Experience with youth programming and group activities.
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Conflict resolution and behavior management skills.
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Creativity and enthusiasm for working with school-age children.
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Ability to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in education, youth development, recreation, or gaining experience working with children.
