YDP - SPORTS & RECREATION (Keystone Heights Elementary)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Keystone Heights, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is designed to help members develop physical fitness, reduce stress, promote positive use of leisure time, appreciate the environment, and improve interpersonal skills. The Sports & Recreation Youth Development Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health and life skills focus. This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into all 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 culturally diverse programs are implemented; assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to pass 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 programs specific to Sport and Recreation
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing a variety of sports and recreation programs for members of all ages, including Triple Play, Play Ball, RBI, ALL STARS, Jr. RBI, & Play Breaks
Recruiting and retaining youth for sports programs
Working with other staff in the club to help implement these programs throughout the school year
Coaching teams in BGCNF sports leagues
Help members to make appropriate choices about their education, career, social, physical and emotional needs as it relates to health and their future goals.
Assess the developmental needs, interests and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven club experience.
Ensure programs, services and activities prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of Club at all times.
Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by planning and organizing a range of program services and activities for members, such as field trips, program specific activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc.
Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director.
Promoting and stimulating program participation.
Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly Club staff meetings.
Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs sports programs and competitions.
Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.
Maintain the cleanliness of program area.
Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions as necessary.
Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other reports as required.
Maintains a daily written schedule. Ensures that programs begin and end on time.
May participate in additional special programs and/or events.
May be required to drive Club van.
Other duties as assigned.