Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Fremont is seeking a Youth Development Professional (YDP) to enhance youth participation and development through organized programs. The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma or GED and have skills in communication and interpersonal relations. Key responsibilities include planning and supervising programs, maintaining a healthy and engaging environment, and encouraging youth participation. Opportunities for advancement and training will also be available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements a diversified program for youth.
• Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
• Maintains order and discipline of club members.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivating youth

Organizing programs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for BGCCP’s core program areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare youth for success
• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
• Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Program

• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
• Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
• Maintain CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).

Supervision

• Maintains order and discipline of club members.
• Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.

Supplies

• Monitors supply needs.
• Keeps supply room neat and orderly.

Facility

• Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
• Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in art, music, STEM, technology (preferred)
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to three or more years where there is:
• Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Instruction of youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to work well with the public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand and sit required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities.