Youth Development Professional (25 Hours)

City of Mission Texas; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Mission Texas is seeking a Youth Development Professional for a 25-hour weekly position. The role focuses on delivering youth programming across education, recreation, arts, and physical activity, working with children aged 5–15.

The incumbent will greet callers, coordinate activities, and support staff to ensure safe, engaging youth experiences. Responsibilities include program development, activity monitoring, and maintaining strong public relations while following city policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate orally in the English and Spanish languages.
• No supervisory responsibilities; ability to work with children aged 5–15.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and greet the public, directing to appropriate destinations.
• Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate youth activities across program areas.
• Register new members and assist in club orientation.
• Chaperone field trips and assist supervisor as needed.
• Maintain safety and good public relations in line with city policies.

Skills

Bilingual communication (English/Span

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Youth Development Professional (25 Hours)

Job Title: Youth Development Professional

Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Boys & Girls Club Director

Effective: 11/1/2025

I. JOB SUMMARY

Individual is responsible for receiving callers at establishment, determines nature of business, and directs callers to destination. Individual plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education the City has implemented. The incumbent must be able to work with children from ages five (5) thru fifteen (15). Individual has daily contact with the public. Individual has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will be assigned other duties when necessary by supervisors/department head.

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS? High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.? Six months to one (1) year experience and/or training.? Must be able to use the copy and fax machine and telephone.III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS? Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.? Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City’s expense.? Applicant must have a current valid class “C” driver license from the Department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years.IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS? Ability to follow directions and procedures.? Ability to communicate orally in the Spanish and English language.? Speak and write clearly in the English language.? Ability to play with children and teenagers.? Ability to perform work tasks with minimal supervision.? Ability to deal with parents and the public tactfully, courteously and in a business matter.? Ability to maintain effective working relationships with office staff, supervisor, parents, and the public.? Ability to type 45 wpm.? Ability to follow instructions orally or in written form without close supervision.? Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and City policy procedures.V. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS? Answer telephone with clear, courteous, and business voice, and directs the calls to the appropriate destination to expedite response and taking messages as needed.? Greet the public and direct to appropriate destination.? Prepare youth for success by creating an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes such as:1. Promote and stimulate program participation,2. Register new members and participate in their club orientation process,3. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.? Program Development and Implementation by:1. Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in-members and visitors,2. Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times,3. Prepare periodic activity reports.? Supervision of activities to ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.? Assists in setting up programs/activities as needed.? Assists supervisor to chaperone kids when on field trips.? Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor.? Perform all job functions with special attention placed on good public relations, safety, and proper office procedures in compliance with city policies.VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS? None

Special Requirements

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALSGeneral office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:? Telephone? Personal Computer? Computer software? Manual hole puncher? Playground equipment? Copy machine, fax machine? Pens, pencils, highlighters, stapler, rulers, Paper Cutter? Policy & procedure handbook? Computer Keyboard, printer, scanner, mouseVIII. WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job.IX. MANUAL DEXTERITYBoth fine and gross hand manipulation is required to perform essential job functions. Fine hand manipulation is utilized to do arts and crafts and play with kids.