Youth Development Professional- Teens
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional-Teens plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided within the Club. The role creates an environment that supports youth development outcomes, encourages member engagement and attendance, and provides mentoring and guidance for teens’ leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity, and academic progress. The position implements and evaluates programs while helping maintain member safety, program quality, and the appearance of the Club. The position also plans and facilitates purposeful activities and group projects, completes lesson plans and attendance records, participates in staff meetings and professional development, and maintains close communication with Club staff, members, and the supervisor. Daily cleaning and closing of the program area are required. Staff are expected to model healthy behaviors, support an inclusive environment, pursue continuous learning, and help maintain spaces free from abuse.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 and attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to plan and implement quality youth programs.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Ability to assist at other BGCGKC locations as needed.
- Comfort with assisting with other Club job functions as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; meet the stated vision requirements; maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive culture; and receive detailed information through oral communication.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications and credentials in the respective skill-based activity.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
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 their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress.
- Implement and administer programs, services, and activities.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure member safety, program quality, and Club appearance.
- 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, attendance sheets, and other administrative materials.
- Participate in training, staff development activities, and Club staff meetings.
- Maintain daily contact with Club staff, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, collaborate, instruct, and provide advice or counseling.
- Clean and close the program area daily.
- Model healthy behavior, support diversity, equity, and inclusion, pursue professional development, and help maintain an environment free from abuse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
