Youth Development Professional

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Youth Development Professional

@ Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Youth Development Professionals are responsible for providing daily programs, services and activities for Club members, which are consistent with the organization’s youth development mission and goals.
• Youth development Professionals are primarily, but not exclusively, responsible for the core program areas and member well-being on and off Club premises.
• One of the greatest opportunities for the Youth Development Professional is to develop positive, productive relationships with members.

KEY ROLES:

• 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 visitor
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Unit at all times.
• Prepare daily activity reports.
• Supervision - Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Unit staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive for Club Activities periodically.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by Program Lead or Unit Director.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Maintain 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.
• Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Part-time (20-25 hours/ week during school year; 25-35 hours/ week during summer), available between 7:30-5:30 Monday- Friday during the summer and 2:30-7:00 Monday- Friday during the school year Work Environment:
• High energy club environment – 100% of time working with children.
• Regular local travel required.
• Work schedule may include weekends, depending upon scheduling requirements.
• Physical & Mental Requirements:
• High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
• Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, as well as bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting 5-50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.

DISCLAIMER:

• The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
• They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Salary Range: $10 per hour

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Qualifications:

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or older
• 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 organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• CPR and First Aid Certifications a plus
• Valid identification

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How to Apply:

Apply online at www.bgcacadiana.com/career-opportunities. 

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