Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit raises

403(b) retirement

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a Youth Development Professional to plan, organize, promote, and implement diversified program areas for members. You will foster a safe, engaging environment and guide members toward positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes youth-centered programming, supervision of volunteers, and collaboration with staff to deliver quality activities. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a supportive club network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare youth for success.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promote and stimulate daily learning center program participation and events.
• Orient new members to program areas, events, and safety/disciplines.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate programs and activities for members.
• Maintain attendance and participation records.
• Supervise volunteers and program assistants; support club operations.
• Keep the learning space clean, safe, and well organized.
• Contribute to teamwork by participating in staff meetings and activities.

Skills

Youth development

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivate youth

Public interaction

Learning program planning

Supervision of members

Donations/community contacts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Annual merit-based raises
• 403(b) retirement
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid time off

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.

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.