Youth Development Professional - Rhea Valley (year round)

Acquire4Hire; Meadowview (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Youth Development Professional in Meadowview, Virginia to supervise members and support club programming. You will help plan activities, ensure safety, and model positive behavior during all program hours.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to work approximately 30 hours per week with occasional travel to other sites. A background check is required, and you'll collaborate with staff to deliver engaging, educational experiences.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years or older at start date.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required; assistance provided to obtain if needed.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.
• Must be available to work 7:30 am–5:30 pm and travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure members actively participate in activities and programs.
• Encourage members to seek guidance from staff when needed.
• Provide caring supervision and recognition for members’ efforts.
• Assist in organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities.
• Initiate new programs with Program Director approval and make recommendations.
• Maintain safety, positive values, and Club appearance at all times.
• Guide members and act as a role model.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of program equipment and supplies.
• Keep all supplies and equipment clean and in good order after use.

Skills

Youth supervision

Program coordination

Discipline management

Team-building activities

Communication with youth/parents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role

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

Hours

Approximately 30hrs/week (7:30am-1:30pm or 11:30-5:30pm, depending on schedule)

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Must be available to work from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
• Must be willing to travel to other sites.