Youth Development Professional - Redwood City

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

Youth Development Professionals prepare young people for success by creating an environment that facilitates Boys & Girls Clubs youth development outcomes. They promote participation in clubhouse programs, provide guidance, and serve as role models. Depending on their program area, they support youth in developing health and life skills, character and leadership, fitness and recreation skills, education and career readiness, creativity and cultural awareness, or technology skills. The position plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities within a specific program area, such as education, special education, social recreation, arts and crafts, or physical education. It reports to the Unit or Site Director, is classified as non-exempt, and is part of the Operations department.

Requirements

Experience working with youth and understanding of youth development.
Demonstrated experience conducting youth activities in at least one designated Core Area.
High school diploma or GED.
Negative TB test.
CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Background check clearance.
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) certification or 48 transferable units.
Knowledge of youth development, safe and appropriate activities for youth, and the culture and community where the clubhouse is located.
Ability to build teams and encourage members to work toward a common goal.
Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well with a wide range of people.
Time-management skills to organize and complete work within deadlines.
Ability to encourage peaceful approaches to problems and conflict.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion.
Ability to plan, implement, and supervise safe, quality programs for youth.

Responsibilities

Create an environment that facilitates youth development outcomes.
Promote and stimulate program participation.
Register new members and participate in the club orientation process.
Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure member safety, program quality, and branch appearance.
Prepare periodic activity reports.
Participate in weekly branch staff meetings.
May participate in special programs and events.
May be required to drive a Club van.