Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided within the Club. The role supports youth development by creating an engaging and safe environment, mentoring members, facilitating purposeful activities, and supporting members’ leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity, academic progress, and social and emotional development. The position also includes program administration, staff collaboration and training, daily cleaning, and closing the program area.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.
Experience working with children and knowledge of youth development.
Must pass pre-employment background checks.
Experience and ability in creating interactive and educational activities.
Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to set priorities.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, high energy, and adaptability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness in a safety-sensitive environment.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Certifications and credentials in the relevant skill-based activity are highly preferred.
CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Encourage engagement, participation, and consistent attendance among youth enrolled in activities.
Build rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling, and direction for members’ leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress.
Implement and administer programs, services, and activities effectively.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure member safety, program quality, and the appearance of the Club.
Engage members in activities and provide a safe environment.
Support members’ emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Plan and facilitate purposeful, engaging activities and group projects.
Submit regular lesson plans and attendance sheets, and complete other administrative duties.
Participate in training, staff development activities, and Club staff meetings.
Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines and instructions, instruct, collaborate, and advise or counsel.
Clean and close the program area daily.
Model healthy behavior while working with members.
Support an inclusive, child-friendly environment and the diversity, equity, and inclusion of members and colleagues.
Participate in professional development opportunities that cultivate youth development skills.
Help ensure the Club remains free of sexual, physical, mental, or emotional abuse.
Assist at other BGCGKC locations and perform other Club job functions as needed.