Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community youth organization is looking for a YDP – Youth Development Professional in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This part-time position involves providing daily programs, stimulating youth participation, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have experience working with children, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to motivate youth. The role includes monitoring member activities and promoting positive relationships. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about youth development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older and have valid identification.
• Ability to supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to deal with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily programs and activities for Club members.
• Monitor and evaluate programs for quality and safety.
• Register new members and participate in orientation.

Skills

Experience in working with children

Ability to motivate youth

Ability to manage behavior problems

Knowledge of youth development

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: YDP – Youth Development Professional

Location: Boys & Girls Club

Reports to: Unit Director

Hours: Part‑time (20‑25 hours/week during school year; 25‑35 hours/week during summer), available between 7:30‑5:30 Monday‑Friday during summer and 2:30‑7:00 Monday‑Friday during school year

Exempt X Non‑Exempt: Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Youth Development Professionals are responsible for providing daily programs, services and activities for Club members, which are consistent with the organization’s youth development mission and goals. Youth development Professionals are primarily, but not exclusively, responsible for the core program areas and member well‑being on and off Club premises. One of the greatest opportunities for the Youth Development Professional is to develop positive, productive relationships with members.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development outcomes.
• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Register new members and participate in their club orientation process.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop‑in members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Unit at all times.
• Prepare daily activity reports.

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Unit staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive for Club Activities periodically.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Lead or Unit Director.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications a plus.
• Valid identification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work Environment: High energy club environment – 100% of time working with children.
• Regular local travel required.
• Work schedule may include weekends, depending upon scheduling requirements.
• Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, as well as bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting 5‑50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.
• General mental requirements: high energy level; comfortable performing multi‑faced projects in conjunction with day‑to‑day activities; superior interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements which may be inherent in the position. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.