What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional - Teen Program position at Boys And Girls Clubs of Delaware?
Under the supervision of the Teen Director, Youth Development Professional is responsible for assisting with developing, implementing, supervising, evaluating and monitoring programs for adolescents in middle school and in high school.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate a well-rounded, well-organized teen program which encompasses all of the Core Program Areas and follows the Youth Development Strategy and is designed to meet the objectives set by the incumbent and the Teen Director. The program should be conducted in a professional manner, supportive of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware policies and procedures.
- Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of teen programs
- Assist with the development, promotion and participation in teen programming with priority being given to School District students.
- Assist with the supervision of volunteers for teen programming.
- Assist in planning and operating club-wide activities.
- Assist in the guidance and discipline of club members.
- Assist in the financial development of the teen department.
- Assure that administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
- Assure that the teen area equipment and area is maintained for safety.
- Assist in developing a positive identity for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 5 (five) points on DMV record
- Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma with 5 years experience working with Middle School and High School students. Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Competencies/Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to organize and operate programming for youth in Middle School and in High School.
- Ability to develop a positive self-image in Boys & Girls Club members.
- Demonstrated verbal and written competency.
Working Conditions:
- Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
- Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
- Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
COVID precautionary questions and facial coverings.
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Hours: Monday- Friday,
Summer- 10am- 6pm
School Year- 2pm- 8pm
PT Employee Benefits Incentives:
Medical Benefits- Part-time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines:
1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week.
Vision & Dental
1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week.
- Paid Time Off
- Tickets at Work – Entertainment Events Ticket Discounts!
- Employee Assistance Program
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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