YDP - HEALTH & WELLNESS (Southwind Villas)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional - Health & Wellness develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture 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 programs focused on health and life skills 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 and age-appropriate, gender-specific, and culturally diverse programming. It helps members make choices related to education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs, while assessing their developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted programs and an outcome-driven Club experience. The role generally works Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., with possible longer hours and occasional weekends. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors. The position 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 & Wellness programs.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
For duties involving driving 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.
Ability to 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 in health and life skills programs.
Work with Club staff to implement programs throughout the school year.
Track and report student data for grant purposes.
Assess youth developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted programs.
Promote safety, program quality, and the appearance of the Club; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Plan and organize program services and activities, such as 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 modifications 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 program areas and maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Maintain the cleanliness of program areas and keep an orderly inventory of program equipment and supplies; recommend requisitions as needed.
Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director or Unit Director on activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required matters.
Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
May participate in additional special programs or events, drive a Club van, and perform other assigned duties.
Maintain close daily contact with Club staff, volunteers, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, instruct, and advise or counsel.