What are the responsibilities and job description for the (YDP) Youth Development Professional, Boys & Girls Club in Bryan position at The Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley?
Job Summary
Join our vibrant youth development team as a Youth Development Professional at the Boys & Girls Club in Bryan! In this energetic role, you will inspire and empower young minds through engaging activities, mentorship, and positive guidance. This role directly supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship directly helping our youth in Bryan.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Prepare Youth for Success
- Foster a Positive Environment: Create a safe, engaging space that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Engagement: Promote and stimulate active program participation among members.
- Onboarding: Register new members and participate in their club orientation process.
- Mentorship: Provide consistent guidance and positive role modeling to all members.
Program Development and Implementation
- Execution: Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
- Quality Control: Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, the quality of programs, and a clean, welcoming branch appearance at all times.
- Reporting: Prepare periodic activity and progress reports.
Supervision & Teamwork
- Collaboration: Ensure a productive work environment by actively participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
- Support: Maintain active communication with club staff and supervisors to inform, provide details, and support club members, events, or overall organizational operations.
- Special Events: May participate in special programs and/or community events as needed.
Skills, Knowledge, & Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or GED required. (Individuals currently pursuing a degree in education, non-profit management, hospitality management, or a related field are highly preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year in childcare or after-school programs required. Experience in Event/Program Management is preferred.
- Youth Development: Strong knowledge of youth development principles with the ability to motivate youth and effectively manage behavior challenges.
- Operations: Ability to plan and implement quality youth programs, organize and supervise members in a safe environment, and professionally interact with the general public.
- Certifications & Safety: Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications, and a valid State Driver’s License.
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Perks & Professional Development
Beyond standard on-the-job training, this position offers robust professional development opportunities, including:
- Clear paths for professional certifications.
- Access to local and national conferences.
- Extensive networking events within the non-profit sector.
- An excellent opportunity for individuals with previous teaching experience, recent graduates, and graduate students looking to gain hands-on youth development and non-profit experience.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Robert McCaffery, Director of Operations, rmccaffery@bgcbv.org.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13