Youth Development Professional (Sports Focus)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The position of Youth Development Professional (Sports Focus) supports the planning, organizing, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of sports and fitness programs. This role leads activities primarily in athletics, while also supporting art and academic activities. In addition, the Youth Development Professional provides supervision and promotes engagement of club members.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, minimum of two years of college experience preferred.
Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where:
There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging sports and fitness experiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Hold a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
Pass criminal background check.
Pass (negative result) a TB test.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred.
Prior experience in sports coaching or fitness training preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements, monitors, and evaluates sports and fitness programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members and quality in programs.
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
Recommends development of new sports programs and enhancement of existing programming.
Promotes and stimulates program participation.
Orients new members to sports programs, special events, and opportunities, as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members, emphasizing sportsmanship and fitness.
Participates in training and educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in sports and fitness, as well as in programmatic/club staff meetings.
Maintains order as required and as per BGCMLA policy, disciplines club members.
Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants, particularly in sports activities.
Monitors supply needs for sports programs and informs Supervisor when supplies are needed.
Ensures sports and fitness areas are neat and orderly, and bulletin boards and notices are current.
Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
Recommends needed repairs to sports equipment and facilities.
As needed, the position will be involved in collaborative, or engage in leading, community outreach, program extension, and club-related event activities.
Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vehicles, etc.
Other duties as assigned.