Youth Development Professional

Location: Boys & Girls Club          

Position Type:    Part-time With Benefits

Position:  Youth Development Professional 

About this opportunity:

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Club Member Responsibilities (70%)

Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Plans, organizes, and implements a range of program services and activities for drop in members and visitors; provides periodic activity reports.

Promotes and stimulates program participation; register new members and participates in their club orientation process.

General Operating Responsibilities (25%)

Participates in weekly branch staff meetings.

Promotes safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the branch at all times.

Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the Center facilities and grounds.

Other Responsibilities (5%)

Completes and submits daily statistics form in an accurate and timely manner.

May participate in special programs and/or events.

May drive Salvation Army vehicle to transport people to/from the Club.

Performs other related work as required.

Materials and Equipment

General Office Equipment, Recreational Equipment, Lawn & Garden Equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the standard rules and techniques of athletic sports such as baseball, basketball, and football.

Ability to build effective and positive relationships with people of all ages.

Ability to lead and motivate people participating in recreational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D.,

and

Six months experience coaching and supervising athletic events and experience maintaining grounds,

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities.

Licenses and Certification Requirements

Valid State C.D.L. License

First Aid and C.P.R. Certification

Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) medical examiner’s certificate for drivers.

Certificate of Driver’s Road Test for applicable vehicles.

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Statement of Purpose

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