Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County invites applications for the Youth Development Professional role. This position focuses on planning and supervising youth programs to foster academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and supervise youth programs.
• Create an engaging environment to enhance youth development.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and safety.

Skills

Experience in working with children

Knowledge of youth development

Ability to motivate youth

Ability to manage behavior problems

Ability to plan and implement quality programs

Ability to organize and supervise members

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications

Job description

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Primary Function

The Program Aide/Youth Development Professional plans, implements and supervises members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
• Promote and stimulate program participation, especially for teens; register new members and participate in their Club orientation process; and provide guidance and role modeling to members.
  
  

Primary Function

The Program Aide/Youth Development Professional plans, implements and supervises members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
• Promote and stimulate program participation, especially for teens; register new members and participate in their Club orientation process; and provide guidance and role modeling to members.
  
  

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs and good appearance of the branch at all times. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.
  
  

Supervision

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

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.
  
  

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, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid State Drivers License
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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