Youth Development Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit-based raises

403(b) retirement

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain in Williamston, NC is seeking a Youth Development Professional to plan, organize, promote, and implement diverse programs across core areas. You will support youth success, facilitate learning experiences, and ensure safety and orderly club operation.

The role emphasizes guiding members, mentoring volunteers, and partnering with staff to run quality programs and events.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and engage young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare youth for success and support learning and development across core program areas.
• Create an environment that fosters safe, positive youth development outcomes.
• Promote participation in daily learning activities and special events.
• Orient new members to programs, safety rules, and club policies.
• Provide guidance and model constructive behavior for members.

Skills

Youth development experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

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.