YDP - HEALTH & WELLNESS (Baxter Luther)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Wellness Youth Development Professional develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their well-being, set personal goals, and grow into self-sufficient adults. As part of a team-oriented Club staff, this role plans, supervises, and implements high-yield activities and targeted health and life skills programs for youth ages 6 to 18. The position incorporates youth development principles into programs, provides guidance and discipline to maintain a safe and positive environment, and supports character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific activities, and cultural diversity education. The role helps members make choices related to education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs, and assesses youth’s developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to create targeted, outcome-driven programming. The position generally works Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Work may extend beyond those hours and occasionally include weekends. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors. The role may require driving a Club van, subject to a valid driver’s license and a three-year clean driving record.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a DCF Level II background screening and drug test.
Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
Ability to work with the public.
Ability to plan and implement quality health and wellness programs.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
If required to drive a Club van: valid driver’s license and a three-year clean driving record.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bend and squat occasionally; and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear at a normal conversational level and maintain a high energy level when necessary.
High degree of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement health and life skills programs for members of all ages, including Cybersafety, Date SMART, Passport to Manhood, Be a Star, UPS Road Code, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, Street SMART, and Triple Play: Healthy Habits.
Recruit and retain youth for health and life skills programs.
Work with Club staff to implement programs throughout the school year.
Track and report student data for grant purposes.
Provide guidance and role modeling, promote member safety, and maintain quality programs and the appearance of the Club.
Plan and organize program services and activities, including field trips, program-specific activities, and guest speakers.
Initiate new programs with approval from the Program Director or Unit Director and encourage program participation.
Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend changes based on member needs and interests, and participate in weekly Club staff meetings.
Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs programs and competitions.
Supervise members in the program area and maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Maintain the cleanliness of the program area and keep an inventory of equipment and supplies in good order; recommend requisitions as needed.
Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director or Unit Director on activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required information.
Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs start and end on time.
May participate in additional special programs or events, drive a Club van, and perform other duties as assigned.