About the role
Compensation: $17.75-$18.50
Title: Youth Development Professional
Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Hours: 25-30/week
Education Level: High School
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Establishes a program setting that insures the health and safety of members.
- Contributes to the creation of the overall Club’s climate for youth development.
- Plans programs and activities consistent with the organization’s youth development mission.
- Personally involved in implementing and carrying out daily programs and activities in multiple Core Program areas.
- Provides guidance services.
- Promotes and markets programs to the members.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Prevention, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Prepare Youth for Success
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development
Outcomes
promote and stimulate program participation;
provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Development and Implementation
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
- Prepare daily activity reports.
Supervision
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
College experience recommended
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in working with children. (May be a substitute for education)
- 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.
School Year
Typical shifts are 1:30pm-7pm
Summer
Hours of Operation – 8:00am-5:30pm
- *Scheduled shift times may vary
- Job Type: Part-time
- Pay: $17.75 - $18.50 per hour DOE