Youth Development Professional - MLB Club House

BGCTX Leaders; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BGCTX Leaders seeks a Youth Development Professional for the MLB Club House in Texas. The role involves planning and supervising activities, preparing youth for success, and promoting program participation while maintaining safety and positive guidance for members.

Responsibilities include program development, reporting, and community outreach to publicize Club activities. CPR certification and experience with youth are required, with a focus on mentoring and safe supervision.

Qualifications

• CPR certification or be trained within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in working with children is required.
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and practices.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities within the program area or Clubhouse.
• Prepare youth for success and promote program participation.
• Register new members and participate in club orientation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members and ensure safety.
• Monitor and evaluate programs for safety and quality; prepare activity reports.

Skills

CPR Certification

Experience with children

Youth development knowledge

Motivate youth

Behavior management

Supervise in safe environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Development Professional - MLB Club House

Plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate activities provided within a specific program area or Clubhouse.

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievements of Youth Development Outcomes:
• Promote and stimulate program participation
• Register new members and participate in their club orientation process
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Ensure proper supervision and safety of club members
• Mentor youth as part of the BGC Youth Development Strategy

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all time
• Prepare periodic activity reports

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases
• All media releases must be approved by the DCPO and Unit/Branch Director

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure a productive work environment by participation in Unit staff meetings and training courses as assigned
• May oversee special programs and/or events and or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary
• May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues
• May handle accounting of funds as assigned
• And other duties as assigned

Relationships :

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize Club.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• CPR Certification, or must complete within 3 months of employment
• Experience in working with children
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (hot or cold)
• Standing/Sitting for extended periods of time
• Exposure to periods of loud or excessive noises
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees assigned to this job.