What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster and...?
Position Description:
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Youth Development Professional
JOIN OUR MISSION:
At BGCFL, we believe in the power of sports and recreation to transform lives. Since 2001, weve provided a safe, inclusive space for young people ages 818 to grow through teamwork, physical activity, and character-building experiences.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Youth Development Professional implements facilitates, and evaluates activities within a specific program area. This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth development, physical activity, and community engagement. Youll help create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment where members can build confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits through programming.
KEY RESPONSABILITES:
Prepare Youth for Success
1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- Promote and stimulate program participation
- Register new members and participate in their Club orientation process
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members
Program Development and Implementation
2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.
3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs. Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.
Supervision
4. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
2. May be required to drive Club van.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Experience in working with children
Knowledge of youth development
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
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
Valid State Drivers License
Collaborative, energetic, reliable and flexible team member who is committed to children and our mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as part of its commitment and responsibility to children and their families, all staff and volunteers must agree to a thorough screening process prior to acceptance into the organization and annually. Screening includes in person interview(s), reference check(s), Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) review, and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) review.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Compensation and benefits commensurate with education and experience