Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast; North Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast in Santa Maria is seeking a Youth Development Professional for a temporary full-time role, supporting at the Paso Robles Club site. The position requires travel between Santa Maria and Paso Robles, with a Club vehicle provided.

The role involves planning and supervising activities across core program areas, ensuring safety, engaging youth, and coordinating volunteers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working directly with school-aged youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, internet research, and social media navigation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Experience in tutoring and mentoring youth; ability to motivate and manage behavioral challenges.
• Strong work ethic with reliability and task follow-through.
• Must be able to stand and be active for several hours daily.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that supports Youth Development Outcomes and encourages participation.
• Provide positive guidance and role modeling for club members.
• Coordinate program services and cooperative learning activities for youth.
• Plan, lead, monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety and quality.
• Handle daily setup/cleanup of materials and maintain club spaces.
• Supervise members and monitor safety and behavior during activities.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare reports as required.
• Build relationships with members, parents, and volunteers through effective communication.
• Travel between Santa Maria and Paso Robles in a club-provided vehicle per policy.

Skills

Youth development

Program planning

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tutoring/mentoring

Driver's license

Flexibility

Work ethic

School district eligibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Internet research

Social media navigation

Job description

Description

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) – Temporary Full-Time position is based out of Santa Maria and provides program support at our Paso Robles Club site. Travel between Santa Maria and Paso Robles is required, and a Club vehicle will be provided for this travel. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 3 months.

Anticipated schedule: Hours are approximately 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. on Monday and 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday, including travel time between Santa Maria and Paso Robles.

Reporting to the Club Director and with direction from the Assistant Club Supervisor; the Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in specific program areas. YDP’s champion exciting new programs in core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create an environment at the Club that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to club members.
• Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun, educational and developmentally appropriate.
• Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
• Supervise members in program area. Position yourself in program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
• Maintain accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and/or grant reports.
• Cultivate positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
• Ensure equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe.
• Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, changing light bulbs, hanging posters, painting, moving equipment, etc.
• Attend and participate in Staff Trainings, which is essential to professional development.
• Travel between Santa Maria and the Paso Robles Club site in a Club-provided vehicle; safely operate the vehicle as assigned and comply with all organization driving policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work overtime as assigned
• Travel overnight as required
• Work cooperatively with others
• Work in cold/hot/dusty/loud environment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required;
• Minimum of 1 year experience working directly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Knowledge of program planning/instruction, experience in implementation and assessment; provide instruction, direction, coaching and guidance.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community partners while displaying tact, maturity and flexibility.
• Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation.
• Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule.
• Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day, adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment, complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.
• Aptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Respond according to procedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must meet the school district’s requirements or be able to pass the district’s qualifying assessment.