What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa?
Description
The Youth Development Professional will work with members to facilitate their personal, social and educational development to enable them to gain voice, influence, and place in society as they make the transition from dependence to independence. The YDP will assist in youth development in creating a safe environment to learn, grow, and thrive. A YDP will provide coaching and guidance in facilitating out daily operations, programs and special events.
Requirements
What you’ll do:
- Be a friendly face, mentor, and positive role model, providing guidance after school & during the summer
- Promote a safe environment
- Assist in the implementation of club programs, games, & activities
- Promote participation and assist in orienting & recruiting new members
- Participates in staff meetings
- Participate in special initiatives and events
- Ability to earn CPR& First Aid certification
- May be required to drive the Club vans
You are a great fit if:
- You care about youth
- You are a positive mentor and enthusiastic with good people skills
- You know how to build and maintain positive relationships
- You self-starter and like to take initiative
- You like to organize, and can multi-task
- You are professional and can maintain confidential information
- You have a valid driver license and good driving record
- Posses Spanish language skills (preferred, but not required)
- You can pass a background check
About us:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is one of the largest and most comprehensive youth development organizations in the Des Moines metro. We provide a full schedule of diversified activities for our members. Our programs provide low- or no-cost opportunities for youth to participate in fun and educationally enriching activities in four key program areas: Health & Well-Being, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Readiness.
DISCLAIMER:
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Salary : $14 - $16