YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential.  If you would like to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, please visit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

The starting rate for this position is $15.00/hour. There is a potential opportunity for advancement due to one’s experience above the job requirements, performance, and tenure.

Department:

Program

Reports To:

Senior Site Manager and/or Site Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt/Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Plan and lead a variety of activities within a specific program area, such as Academic Success, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment and Physical Education.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of positive youth development:
   1. Promotes and stimulate program participation.
   2. Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
   3. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
   4. Exhibits a warm, concerned attitude toward youth that uses a positive approach in dealing with individuals as well as groups of children.
2. Effectively plan and lead programs, services and a variety of activities for members.
3. Effectively communicate with staff and with children of all ages being an active positive team member.
4. Completes program planners in a timely manner including new, fun and inviting program ideas for the designated area(s).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings.
2. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

1. Ability to relate well with children in Boys & Girls Club/KIDSTOP group environment.
2. Ability to be flexible, adaptable and mobile when supervising groups of children.
3. Be aware of safety procedures for fire, tornado, lock down, etc.
4. Is aware of Boys & Girls Club/KIDSTOP policies and will abide by them.
5. Responsible for care and maintenance of program equipment, supplies and facility including daily clean up and proper use.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience: one t