Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains•Yankton, SD

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About The Position

The Lead Youth Development Professional will plan, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate daily programs and activities for youth. The Lead Youth Development Professional is responsible for supervising youth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment. We provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified!
Commitment to working four days a week.
Commitment to make a class schedule for the upcoming semester, meet the scheduling needs of the Boys & Girls Club (if applicable)
Commitment to working at the Club during the summer.
Must be able to work within the school year operating hours of the Club.
Must be able to work within the summer operating hours of the Club.
Must understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure the safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals.
Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift.
This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities

Must be able to provide leadership and on-the-spot and reflective feedback to Youth Development Professionals and/or Volunteers.
Plans and oversees the delivery of a broad range of quality programs and special events for a program area. Ensuring the implementation of the program schedule, as well as planned impact programs in the assigned program area.
Commitment to youth safety; to include adequate supervision of youth, as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment.
Foster effective communication with parents, community, and school.
Assist with youth having behavioral challenges and support corrective methods and plans.
Ensures an environment that facilitates cleanliness, attractiveness, and safety of members, properties, and equipment.
Assist in all areas by enforcing rules, modeling positive behavior, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people.
Oversee daily operations of recreation areas, including maintaining safety equipment, cleaning facilities, displaying appropriate signage, and operating a computer as necessary.
Organize and facilitate recreational activities, including daily games, physical fitness events, arts and crafts, and daily musical instruction.
Encourage members to participate in activities and form healthy relationships by greeting and introducing new members, encouraging group activities, and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated fairly.
Assess group dynamics and collaborate with leadership personnel to create activities for desired outcomes such as relationship building, positive social interaction, and improved self-confidence.
Complete necessary paperwork, incident reports, progress evaluations, and activity assessments as required.
Foster collaboration and leadership among participants by adding activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to pursue responsibility actively.
Ensure all program activities follow the Club’s policies and procedures.
Responsible for the safety and security of the youth in the facility.
Attend 100% of monthly all-staff meetings, biweekly one-on-one meetings, and team meetings.
Assist your supervisor in creating and accomplishing performance plan goals.
Provide daily feedback to the supervisor on how the day went and how programs and the space can improve.
Implement the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.
Exhibit the Club Values of excellence, impact-driven, teamwork, and good character.
Perform other duties as assigned.