Youth Development Professional

Our Mission:

Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Our Vision:

Our vision for our youth is that they develop healthy physical and emotional habits, succeed in their chosen educational and career pathways, achieve self-efficacy and confidence, and become leaders in their communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. The person(s) in this position would be responsible for acting as a positive adult role model and mentor. With this position they will focus on the growth, development, and provision of a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for all youth they instruct. The individual in this position needs to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Program Development and Implementation

· Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

· Provide daily homework and tutoring assistance for members.

· Maintain and keep files of attendance.

· Collect all required documentation to operate programs.

· Collect and maintain members’ report cards as they are distributed from schools.

· Take inventory and order supplies as needed.

· Address concerns, questions, issues of parents and or teachers.

· Advise Director or Coordinator of any program needs, concerns, and problems: i.e. additional staffing, volunteers, and staff evaluations.

· Prepare weekly and monthly schedules of activities.

· Create all learning center bulletin boards, display of member activities and other department objectives.

· Promote and recruit members by contacting local schools and parents.

· Keep written, updated logs of members’ observations and progress.

· Assure that programs operate at optimum capacity and meet member’s needs.

· Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all times.

· Prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision

· Maintain members order and discipline by managing members’ behavior; reinforces rules of the club and all the recreational areas.

· Maintain a clean room/environment by sweeping, disinfecting, and organizing at the end of the day.

· Help develop injury prevention methods, evaluates injuries.

· Ensure a productive work environment by participating in regular unit and organization staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· May participate in special programs and/or events

· May be required to help in other program areas.

· Assume other duties as assigned.