Youth Development Professional (Full-time 30+ hours per week)

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck•Haynesville, VA

1d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a 12-month, grant-funded position under the 21st CCLC program. The YDP plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates programs for members in areas including arts, computer technology, games and social recreation, general education through the learning center, and physical education. The role promotes a positive, fun, clean, and safe atmosphere and supports the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck’s mission and positive youth development outcomes. The YDP develops weekly lesson plans, encourages members’ participation and skill development, mentors youth, leads group clubs, and helps create a climate that supports personal growth. The position also involves administrative duties, maintaining equipment and program spaces, recording attendance and participation, enforcing Club rules, and reporting behavioral, safety, or implementation concerns. Occasional duties may include facilitating Positive Actions or Botvin Life Skills Training sessions, supporting special programs and events, and driving a Club van or mini-bus to transport members. Staff are expected to model healthy behavior, support diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, participate in annual professional development, and help maintain an environment free from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. The role requires registration with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and completion of assigned training. First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained; earning a CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with various computer software programs.
Must register with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Must complete assigned required training.
Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
Must be able to perform duties involving prolonged standing, walking, talking, hearing, sitting, and bending; may occasionally need to kneel, run, or climb.
Must be able to use a telephone and other office equipment.
Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, or hold objects weighing up to 25 pounds; heavier objects require additional assistance.
Must support healthy behavior modeling, an inclusive environment, continuous learning, and safe spaces.

Nice To Haves

Prior youth work experience in a paid or volunteer capacity.
Ability to earn a valid CDL Driver’s License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Create weekly lesson plans and submit them to the Program Director by the end of each week, including activities, requirements, and their connection to youth development outcomes.
Encourage members to participate in varied program areas and provide instruction and constructive feedback to help them develop skills.
Promote and market programs to members.
Interact professionally and enthusiastically with youth, parents, volunteers, staff, and community members.
Mentor and encourage members to support their self-esteem.
Contribute to a Club environment that supports personal growth.
Manage administrative functions and assigned resources.
Keep the assigned area neat, clean, and attractive for members.
Maintain an inventory of assigned equipment and report discrepancies or safety concerns to the Program Director or Quality Assurance Director.
Lead group clubs for members.
Document topics and areas of interest expressed by youth.
Attend staff meetings.
Greet members upon arrival.
Assist with the Power Hour program.
Keep accurate attendance and participation records.
Implement Club rules and regulations to support member health and safety.
Report disturbances and behavioral issues to the Program Director.
When required, prepare and facilitate Positive Actions sessions, take attendance, ensure pre- and post-tests are completed, report implementation issues, and complete evaluation forms.
When required, prepare and present Botvin Life Skills Training sessions, take attendance, ensure pre- and post-tests are completed, report implementation issues, and complete online evaluation forms.
Occasionally oversee special programs or events and assist with other unit activities.
When required, drive a Club van or mini-bus to transport members.
Model healthy behavior while working with members.
Support diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion for members and colleagues.
Participate in annual professional development opportunities.
Help ensure the Club remains free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.