Lead- Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City • Independence, MO

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About The Position

The Lead YDP is responsible for all of the responsibilities of the YDP, plus serving as the program implementation 'expert' as well as acting as a liaison between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City (BGCGKC) and our youth development partner organization. Those YDP responsibilities include: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that cultural diversity educational programs are implemented; assisting in the planning, implementation, and delivery of exciting and engaging activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18; assuring the planning development and implementation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs; and maintaining and caring for applicable equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of BGCGKC youth development programs, principles and practices.
• Resourceful, creative, solutions-oriented, and poised in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth ages 5 to 18.
• High School Diploma required, some college preferred.
• CPR and first aid certifications required.
• Current negative TB (tuberculosis) screening.

Nice To Haves

• Some managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities.
• Provide guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth.
• Incorporate character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities.
• Implement cultural diversity educational programs.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18.
• Plan, develop, and implement Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs.
• Maintain and care for applicable equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Part-time position with salary stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED