Youth Development Professionals

• Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within the five core program areas.
• Promotes the mission of the organization and supports the organization’s Youth Development Outcomes.
• Plan, develop, oversee implementation, and supervise programs, program staff and volunteers.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee the administration of core area programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:
• Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Establish and maintain program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members.
• Ensure that club staff and volunteers understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Control program and activity expenditures within approved budget.

Supervision

• Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase visibility of programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers, media releases and website.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May oversee special programs and/or events, and/or participate in the implementation of other Club and organizational activities as necessary.
• May be required to drive Activity Bus periodically.
• May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
• May handle record keeping and appropriate summary reports for grants supporting Club programs.

Relationships:

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club Staff, Club members, and Club Director to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain, or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.

• Skills/Knowledge Required:

   

  • Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
  • Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

   

  Other Requirements:

   

  • Required CPR, AED, and First Aid Training certifications within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Required to obtain CDL within the first 90 days. Organization will reimburse the employee for cost associated with obtaining the CDL. CDL and Health Card must remain current throughout the employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs. The employee must be deemed healthy enough to obtain the CDL and driving record must meet the standards of the organization’s insurance carrier.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs will provide approved staff shirts to be worn at all times unless other dress is announced.
  • Hours for professional staff

  School Year – 1:00PM – 8:00PM 

  Saturdays (Sept. – April) 10:00AM – 3:00PM

  Summer 8:00AM – 6:00PM

  • Club closed two weeks prior to the first day of school each year.
  • Professional Staff Meetings – Tuesdays 12:00PM (Aug. – May)
  • Hours may vary depending on programs and organizational needs.

   

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.