What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional (Smith) position at Boys & Girls Clubs Of Collin County?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. Based at Mattei Middle School, Southard Middle School, or Clark Middle School in Princeton, TX.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
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. Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
3. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
4. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
Supervision
5. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
6. Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May participate in special programs and/or events.
2. May be required to drive Club van.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains 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: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in working with children.
- Knowledge of youth development.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to deal with the general public.
- 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