Youth Development Professional

Boys-; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay is seeking a Youth Development Professional for the Tarpon Springs Club in Tarpon Springs, FL. This part-time, non-exempt role supports academic success, health and well-being, life skills, leadership, and workforce readiness while serving as a positive role model for club members.

The YDP will collaborate with staff to plan and supervise age-appropriate activities, foster belonging, and ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Boys & Girls Club or similar organization preferred.
• Complete the required 40 hours of DCF training within one year of employment, including any training due within the first 90 days and all required in-person exams.
• Successfully complete organization sponsored CPR training within 90 days of hire.
• Additional training may be required for continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Model the mission, vision, ICARE values, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay; and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities.
• Excel in customer service to effectively communicate with Club members, staff, and visitors to include parents, volunteers, or other community members.
• Assist staff members in the absence of other youth development professionals or work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other Club locations within a reasonable geography.
• Maintains daily contact with Club Director, Club staff, members, and families.
• Prioritizes member and Club safety through active supervision and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Actively participates with members and collaborates with colleagues to create a positive environment with clear and respectful communication.
• Effectively plans and leads age-appropriate activities while ensuring a fun and engaging environment for Club members.
• Help foster a sense of community and belonging among Club members.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Customer Service

Collaboration

Communication

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Youth Development Professional

Tarpon Springs Club Tarpon Springs, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2500

POSITION TITLE: Youth Development Professional

DEPARTMENT: Operations

SALARY/FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

We prepare youth and young adults to be ready for college, career, and life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Club Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, implements, and supervises activities that focus on belonging and opportunity through academic success, health & well-being, life skill & leadership, and workforce readiness. The YDP will serve as a role model to our Club members while helping young people build the skills, confidence, and opportunities that shape their future.

COMPETENCIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Model the mission, vision, ICARE values, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay; and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.

Staff Development

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities.
• Supports and maintains a productive work environment while working as a member of the team.

Supportive Relationships

• Excel in customer service to effectively communicate with Club members, staff, and visitors to include parents, volunteers, or other community members.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Assist staff members in the absence of other youth development professionals or work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other Club locations within a reasonable geography.
• Maintains daily contact with Club Director, Club staff, members, and families.

Safe and Positive Environment

• Prioritizes member and Club safety through active supervision and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Actively participates with members and collaborates with colleagues to create a positive environment with clear and respectful communication.

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively plans and leads age-appropriate activities while ensuring a fun and engaging environment for Club members.
• Help foster a sense of community and belonging among Club members.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Boys & Girls Club or similar organization preferred.
• Complete the required 40 hours of DCF training within one year of employment, including any training due within the first 90 days and all required in-person exams.
• Successfully complete organization sponsored CPR training within 90 days of hire.
• Additional training may be required for continuing education and professional development.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties for training and professional development or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30lbs lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the 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. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.