Afterschool Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $13- $15 per hour based on experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position : Youth Development Professional

Reports to : Unit Director

Status : Part Time (

Non-Exempt : Hourly

Project Overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC is a non-profit organization that CHANGES LIVES through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment. BGCSENCs mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We have been providing a safe, fun and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for more than 125 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development and Healthy Lifestyles.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Unit Director,the Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific program area. Research, test and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.

Special Conditions of Employment :

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Reliable transportation
• CPR, First Aid Certification (obtain within 90 days of hire)

Program Functions

Skills / Knowledge Required :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is largely a sedentary role. However, it may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. No personal protective equipment is required. Travel to club sites is required, as well as some outdoor activity. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel outside assigned counties.

DISCLAIMER :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.