Youth Development Professional for ages 5-14 (Abingdon Site) Year Round

Acquire4Hire; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is looking for Youth Development Professionals in Abingdon, Virginia. You will supervise members, ensuring their active participation and emotional safety in various programs. Responsibilities include guiding youth, helping organize fun activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have CPR, First Aid certifications, and a clear background check. This role is essential for fostering positive relationships and motivating young individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Background Check/Fingerprinting required.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (assistance provided if needed).
• Pass a Drug Screening test.

Responsibilities

• Supervise members and encourage participation in program activities.
• Organize and implement fun and instructional programs.
• Ensure safety and ethical behavior in programs.
• Maintain program area cleanliness and inventory.

Skills

Creative project management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Youth Development Professionals supervise members in the program area, while assisting with and maintaining club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.

Youth Development Professionals supervise members in the program area, while assisting with and maintaining club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.

Duties

• Ensure that members actively participate in the program area and activities for which you are responsible.
• Encourage members to seek advice and guidance from staff regarding problems.
• Ensure that children receive caring supervision, respect, and recognition for their efforts.
• Assist Site Coordinators in organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities for enrolled members and visitors that are fun, instructional, and competitive, and that incorporate team-building skills.
• Initiate new programs with the approval of the Program Director; make recommendations concerning programs.
• Ensure safety, positive values, and ethical behavior through quality in programs, and the Club\'s appearance at all times.
• Guide members; act as a role model.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all related supplies and equipment are maintained in good order (cleanliness and upkeep of Program Area after usage).

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School diploma or GED.
• Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications. We will assist in getting these certifications if not already certified.
• Pass a Drug Screening test.
• Demonstrate creative, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary issues.
• Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with young people and parents.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.