Youth Development Professional

PRIMARY FUNCTION:         

Fulfill the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay mission by implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities within a specific assigned program area, such as Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, Education and Career Development, The Arts and/or Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

KEY ROLES:

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by effectively implementing and administering programs, services and activities for club members and visitors.
• Ensure the safety of club members during program participation onsite and offsite at all times.
• Monitor and evaluate programs to promote and stimulate program participation. 
• Assist in the recruitment and registration of new members and participate in the club orientation process.
• Prepare lesson plans and various activities that ensure daily diverse programming for members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling behavior for club members.
• Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining satisfactory attendance, participating in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities. 
• Assist with serving prepared snacks and perform required program-related clerical and housekeeping duties 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:       

1.  May be required to work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other club locations within a reasonable geography.

RELATIONSHIPS:    

Internal:  Maintains close, daily contact with Club Staff (professional, part-time and volunteers), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and/or advise/counsel.

External:  Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in developing positive relationships and resolving problems.   

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with youth ages 5-18 years old and basic knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth, resolve conflicts and manage behavior challenges
• Ability to deal with the general public and parents with a high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment