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Youth Development Professional

Gain experience in Youth Development for future careers in counseling, teaching, psychology, and more.
 
If you want to work in a fun, team-driven environment while building your resume, come join the Boys & Girls Club team!
 
Our Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) deliver programming in one or two areas such as: Learning Center, Gym, Games Room, Computer Lab, and Art Room. The majority of responsibilities are working directly with youth, ensuring their safety, well-being and development through interactive play and planned activities.

The YDP is self-motivated, mature, energetic, and able to maintain clear and healthy boundaries with Club members, parents and staff; able to communicate and interact with youth in a way that is age appropriate, motivational and positive. The YDP must be flexible, have the ability to adapt to a work environment that changes often, must remain calm and solve problems in stressful situations. The YDP must anticipate and implement all elements of activities in an organized fashion.

Shift: School Year: Mon-Fri approximately 2:00p-7:00p

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Establish a program setting that ensures the health and safety of our members
  • Understand and implement the youth development strategy
  • Provide strong guidance and role-modeling to all members
  • Welcome and register new members and participate in the Club Orientation process
  • Implement and monitor quality programs and activities that are inclusive and FUN
  • Ensure program content supports goals and organization mission
  • Identify and recruit members for individual programs
  • Support members in meeting targeted program outcomes
  • Make certain programs and activities occur daily as scheduled
  • Take pride in work and appearance, both personal and of the Club and program areas
  • Ensure space, equipment and supplies are ready before programs begin, and at the conclusion of each day that everything is organized and well-maintained
 
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 
  • Has a desire to work with kids 
  • Energetic and FUN, positive attitude
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of youth development
  • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior challenges
  • Excellent customer service
  • Ability to conduct on-the-go projects and activities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Punctual, reliable, displays initiative
  • Experience working with youth, preferably in an organized program setting
  • Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (will offer training)

Pay Rate:
  • $10.00-$12.00 (based on experience)