Youth Development Professional - Redwood City

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

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About The Position

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) prepares youth for success by creating an environment that supports Boys & Girls Clubs youth development outcomes. This includes encouraging participation in clubhouse programs, providing guidance, and serving as a role model. Depending on the program area, YDPs may support youth in education and career development, health and life skills, character and leadership, sports, fitness and recreation, arts and cultural enrichment, or technology. The role plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities within a designated program area, which may include education, special education, social recreation, arts and crafts, or physical education.

The position implements and administers programs and activities for drop-in members and visitors, monitors program quality and member safety, helps maintain the branch’s appearance, and prepares periodic activity reports. YDPs participate in weekly branch staff meetings and may assist with special programs or events. The work involves regular interaction with Club staff, members, supervisors, community groups, schools, and members’ parents. Club settings may be busy, stressful, and noisy, with multiple member and facility activities taking place at once.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth and understanding 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 in which the clubhouse is located.
• Ability to build teams, make sound decisions, motivate youth and manage behavior problems, communicate clearly orally and in writing, work well with a wide range of people, manage time and deadlines, encourage peaceful conflict resolution, work effectively across differences in age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion, and plan, implement, and supervise safe, quality youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates youth development outcomes by promoting program participation, registering new members, participating in member orientation, and providing guidance and role modeling.
• Implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs and activities to support member safety, program quality, and the appearance of the branch.
• Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Participate in weekly branch staff meetings to support a productive work environment.
• Maintain daily contact with Club staff, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, instruct, and advise or counsel.
• Maintain contact with community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to help resolve problems.
• May participate in special programs or events.
• May be required to drive a Club van.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED