Youth Development Leader

TITLE: Youth Development Professional YDP PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Professional DEPARTMENT: Operations CHAIN OF COMMAND: Site Manager/Director of Operations/Executive Director PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a part-time job and is responsible for:  Assisting in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, services, and activities  Contributing to a healthy and safe environment, ensuring that facilities, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained  Monitoring members while in Club facilities and ensuring their overall safety  Contributing to programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success  Helping to create a Club environment that facilitates the achievement of desirable youth development outcomes  Fulfilling responsibilities for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weslaco Inc at the primary club in which they are assigned as well as traveling to different clubs on an as-needed basis.
This could be a short-term or a permanent assignment.
The flexibility to work at different sites is an expectation of this position.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Leadership 1.
Contribute to programs, activities, and services that are essential to preparing youth members for success through organizational awareness, systemic and innovative thinking 2.
Contribute to positive youth development through relationship building, providing recognition, influencing, coaching by example and servant leadership, providing members with feedback, listening, and fostering organizational wellness 3.
Ability to supervise and implement quality programs for youth and to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
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Monitor programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs, and positive appearance of the Club/Extension Site at all times 5.
Serve as a mentor and life-skills teacher to all members at all times Technology 6.
Update and maintain Club and School equipment Strategic Planning 7.
Contribute to the implementation and administration of programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors, and specific program attendees 8.
Create a Club environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development outcomes 9.
Able to communicate an understanding of the Boys & Girls Club movement’s core characteristics and its unique culture Resource Management 10.
Ensure that facilities, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained 11.
Ensure a healthy and safe environment by acting to ensure safety and environmental policies and regulatory requirements are met 12.
Implement and evaluate programs, services, and activities 13.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and teaching by example by doing one’s best and encouraging others to do their best 14.
Assess one’s strengths and development needs and take action to improve one’s capacity to perform tasks, achieve higher levels of responsibility, and better serve the needs of customers 15.
Demonstrates an understanding of group dynamics Partnership Development 16.
Work with others to accomplish Team objectives Marketing and Public Relations 17.
Develop positive partnerships with supervisors, members, parents, and families ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Advisory 1.
Work with staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments 2.
Advise Site Director of needed supplies and equipment 3.
Participate in special Club programs and events and represent the Club through community involvement 4.
Exercise leadership in handling problems relating to members 5.
Utilize guidance and discipline plan Duties Duties 6.
Perform all other duties that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of the Organization SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:  High School diploma/GED required  Prior experience working with children preferred in either a paid or volunteer capacity, including but not limited to mentoring, tutoring, coaching, and teaching  Communication skills – good written and oral communication skills and the ability to relate to the public and those within the Club  Decision-making skills – good judgment, systemic thinking, problem-solving, performance organization, and time management.
Identify common elements, themes, and risks in situations and actions  Provide direct supervision to members  Planning skills – monitoring, organizational planning, ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth and to organize and supervise members in a safe environment  Relationship skills – strong customer service, strict confidentiality, ability to build relationships, maintain confidentiality, use meaningful measurements to satisfy customer needs, and be a positive team player Job Type: Part-time Pay: $8.
00 - $10.
00 per hour Expected hours: 4 – 5 per week Schedule: * 4 hour shift Work Location: Multiple locations