Youth Development Professional

Youth Development Professional: Seasonal – ROOTS Austin

The Youth Development Professionals role is providing daily programs, services and activities for Program Site participants, which are consistent with the organization’s youth development mission and goals. Youth development Professionals are primarily, but not exclusively, responsible for youth supervision, developing positive, productive relationships with students and overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs such as Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Sports-Fitness & Recreation and Healthy Lifestyles. 

This person will work closely with the Site Coordinator to plan & implement designated programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes for youth. The person will maintain program goals that ensure the health and safety of participants. The Youth Development Professional reports to the Site Coordinator.   

Desired Documented Work Experience in:

·        Youth Development

·        Communicating with parents, students, employees and others;

·        Telephone etiquette;

·        Related study or work experience field;

·        Class-room management;

·        Basic Computers;

·        Working with little supervision.

Qualifications: 

·        Some College or currently enrolled in a related field of study preferred;

·        Must be able to pass a background check; 

·        Have a clean driving record (Department of Public Safety);

·        Ability to adjust to new job responsibilities as assigned.