Youth Development Professional
About The Position
This role involves supporting and implementing Clubhouse/Unit programs, interacting daily with children, and ensuring their safety. The professional will work with supervisors to develop action plans for children's needs and maintain positive behavior management. Key responsibilities include executing activity plans, gathering member feedback, implementing assessment techniques, providing constructive feedback, communicating needs to supervisors, participating in meetings and professional development, supporting special programs/events, providing guidance and discipline, and maintaining program space cleanliness. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Commitment to professional development
- Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and programming.
- Enrolled in an accredited college/university or minimum 1 year in related field.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
- Must be able to problem solve, troubleshoot, use reflective thinking, and work as member of a dynamic team
- Competency in Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
- Positive attitude and good sense of humor
- 18 or over
- Must complete CPR/First-Aid within the first 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Work with Site Coordinator/Clubhouse Director to execute activity plans that support core program areas and align with Club-wide instructional goals.
- Allow members to provide feedback and adjust future plans accordingly.
- Implement a variety of appropriate assessment techniques to evaluate the efficacy of lessons/activities.
- Provide constructive feedback for members to develop skills in program areas.
- Communicate with supervisors to identify instructional and behavioral needs and align experiences accordingly.
- Participate in regular staff and curriculum meetings as well as professional development opportunities as identified by supervisors.
- Support special programs and/or events
- Provide guidance and discipline; serve as a positive role model
- Maintain cleanliness of all program spaces
- Other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
