Youth Development Professional- Teens
About The Position
The Youth Development Professional-Teen plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided within the Club. The role creates an environment that facilitates youth development outcomes and supports teens’ leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, academic progress, and emotional and social development. The position involves mentoring and guiding members, encouraging participation and consistent attendance, and providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. The Youth Development Professional implements and evaluates programs, prepares lesson plans and attendance records, completes other administrative duties, participates in staff meetings and professional development, and maintains daily contact with staff, members, and the supervisor. The role also requires cleaning and closing the program area daily and assisting at other BGCGKC locations or with other Club job functions as needed.
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.
- Ability to create interactive and educational activities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills and 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 programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Must pass pre-employment background checks.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
- Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness in a safety-sensitive culture.
- 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 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 and encourage 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 work.
- 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 and support an inclusive environment for teens of all backgrounds.
- Help ensure the Club remains free of sexual, physical, mental, or emotional abuse.
- Assist at other BGCGKC locations and with other Club job functions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
