Youth Development Professional

Title: Youth Development Professional

Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Albany

Hours: 25-30/week

Education Level: High School

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes a program setting that insures the health and safety of members.
• Contributes to the creation of the overall Club’s climate for youth development.
• Plans programs and activities consistent with the organization’s youth development mission.
• Personally involved in implementing and carrying out daily programs and activities in multiple Core Program areas.
• Provides guidance services.
• Promotes and markets programs to the members.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Prevention, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development

Outcomes:

• promote and stimulate program participation;
• provide guidance and role modeling to members.

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 branch at all times.
• Prepare daily activity reports.

Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• College experience recommended
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with children. (May be a substitute for education)
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.

School Year

Typical shifts are 1:30pm-7pm

Summer

Hours of Operation – 8:00am-5:30pm

*Scheduled shift times may vary

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.75 - $18.50 per hour DOE