Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION In Collaboration with 21st Century CCLC

TITLE: Youth Development Professional (YDP) 21st CCLC

DEPARTMENT: Program

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY : Full time (25-30 hours per week)

Hourly compensation $15.00-$18.00

Annualized ($23,400-$28,080)

REPORTS TO: Program Director

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: School year Monday – Friday, Hours vary between 2pm and 7pm

Summer Monday – Friday, Hours vary between 7:30am and 5p

Occasional nights and weekends with proper notice

Primary Purpose

This is a 21st CCLC 12-month Grant Funded position. The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a vital part of delivering quality programs to our members. The YDP will plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate programs for members in areas such as arts instruction, computer technology instruction, games and social recreation instruction, general education through our learning center, and physical education, all while promoting a positive, fun, clean, and safe atmosphere.

Our Club Program team helps us focus on our mission and positive youth development outcomes, opening doors to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across the Northern Neck. When you join the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck, you become part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse, dedicated, inspired, and inspirational. And we love what we do!

Responsibilities:

• Create Weekly lesson plans for submission to the Program Director by the end of each week. Lesson plans will include a week’s worth of activities, requirements for each activity, and how each activity contributes to our Youth Development outcomes.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program area/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Promote and market programs to members.
• Maintain professionalism and show enthusiasm when interacting with our youth, parents, volunteers, staff, and others in the community.
• Mentor and encourage members to help develop their self-esteem.
• Contribute to the creation of the overall Club’s climate for personal growth.
• Manage necessary administrative functions and assigned resources.
• Keep the area of responsibility neat, clean, and attractive for members.
• Maintain inventory of all equipment assigned to area of responsibility, report any discrepancy or safety concerns to Program Director or Quality Assurance Director so that corrective actions can be made.
• Lead group clubs for members.
• Document areas/topics of interest voiced by youth.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Daily duties include:
• Greeting members upon arrival
• Assist with Power Hour program.
• Keep accurate records of attendance and participation.
• Implement established Club rules/regulations to ensure health and safety of members.
• Report any disturbances or behavioral issues to the Program Director.
• All other duties as assigned.

Other Occasional Responsibilities:

• May be required to prepare for and facilitate Positive Actions sessions to assigned members in an enthusiastic manner. Will engage members in lesson activities, take roster attendance, and ensure all pre/post tests are completed by assigned participants. Reports any implementation issues to the Program Director and completes appropriate evaluation form.
• May be required to prepare session materials and present it following Botvin Life Skills Training Curriculum. Will engage member in lesson activities, take roster attendance, and ensure that all pre/post tests are completed. Reports any implementation issues to the Program Director and completes appropriate online evaluation form.
• May occasionally oversee special programs and/or events, and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
• May be required to drive Club van/mini-bus periodically to transport members.

CERTIFICATION/ASSOCIATION:

• Must be registered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (
• Complete required assigned trainings.
• Will be required to gain First Aid and CPR Certifications.
• The ability to earn a valid CDL Driver’s License with Passenger & Air Brake Endorsement to assist in the transportation of members is strongly encouraged.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior youth work experience in a paid or volunteer capacity preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in using various computer software programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to perform duties which require prolonged standing, walking, talking, hearing, standing, sitting, bending for long periods of time. May occasionally be required to kneel, run and/or climb.
• Must be able to use the telephone and other office equipment.
• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and or hold objects up to 25 pounds. Objects that exceed the 25-pound weight limit require additional assistance when moving, lifting, or manipulating.

General BGCNN Expectations:

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCNN priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCNN values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all backgrounds can be successful and participate. BGCNN expects employees to embrace and support DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion) of all members and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCNN. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCNN is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.