Youth Development Professional

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.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Prepare Youth for Success

• 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

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• 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

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.
  
  

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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 Driver's License