JOB DESCRIPTION:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
The Youth Development Professional (YDP) plays a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and engaging after-school environment for youth. YDPs plan and lead high-quality programs and activities that support academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and positive relationships.
The YDP serves as a positive role model while ensuring all Club Members feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
This position may be focused on our Gym (Sports, Fitness, Recreation) Art (Creative Expression) Game room (Social Learning) and or any other needs within our program.
The main responsibilities are to help plan and implement FUN, education-based activities that engage young people, while being a positive role model.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is to provide year-round positive, fun and safe places for all youth, helping them build self-esteem and develop skills necessary to make right choices, becoming responsible and productive citizens.
Part-Time hourly position
Pay: $15.55 - $16.55/hour (depending on experience and bilingual ability)
Schedule: Must be available Monday - Friday from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for our after-school program.
*Summer program hours of operation are 7:45 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: A primary responsibility of all persons assigned to this job title is to support the mission of the Club and to promote positive child and customer relations. Passion for helping teens succeed in all areas of life. Healthy energy to keep pace with teens. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise and engage youth in grades 6th–8th and to work closely with other youth development professionals.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, knowledge, skills, abilities noted herein; however, this list represents EXAMPLES ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and task performed by this job.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
· Maintain a positive and safe environment.
· Create and maintain positive relationships with teens in grades 6th – 8th; as well as maintain a safe and well-supervised environment.
· Assist with planning, implementation and managing overall programs focusing on building a sense of belonging, socio-emotional wellness, academic success, leadership and career pathway exploration.
· Understand and implement organizational policies, procedures, and goals.
· Assist with planning, management and supervision of Teen Night activities and events.
· Assist with managing facility and maintaining a clean, organized and safe Club space.
KEY ROLES:
· Assist with planning and overseeing the administration of programs and activities that prepare youth for success in elementary school, middle school, and beyond; support youth; meet assessment standards; incorporate key elements of positive youth development
· Assist with establishing program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
· Provide quality year-round Club programs that have measurable results.
· Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in all program areas.
· Demonstrate leadership to assure appropriate conduct, safety, and development of members.
· Ensure Club is meeting organization’s membership and attendance goals for grant funded programs through proper record keeping and program results.
· Assist with outreach and building partnerships with local schools, businesses, and other organizations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· May oversee special programs and /or events, and/or participate in the implementation of other Club and organizational activities as necessary.
· May consult with parents concerning member or Club issues.
· Will assist with handling record keeping and appropriate summary reports for grants supporting Club programs.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age - 25 years preferred to drive club vans
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
- Preferred: One year of experience working with youth (elementary, middle school)
- Passion for helping teens succeed in all areas of life.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
- Prevention education and classroom management experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities. Evidence of collaboration with outside entities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Maintain close daily contact with Club staff, Club members, school personnel and volunteers to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions and advise/counsel.
· Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others.
· This is a physical job, working in all weather conditions and noise levels. With regular scheduled field trips to supervise teens.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is to provide year-round positive, fun and safe places for all youth, helping them build self-esteem and develop skills necessary to make right choices, becoming responsible and productive citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is an equal opportunity provider.
Please reply with resume to Dan Horst, Director of Program Quality: [email protected]
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.55 - $16.55 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
