Youth Development Professional- Pulaski (School Year)

**PRIMARY FUNCTION:** - Responsible for executing hands-on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th graders. - Prepare Youth for Success - Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors - Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission. - Read lesson plans, lay out materials in advance, and perform other tasks to prepare for day-to-day program activities. - Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s). - Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organization's discipline policy. - Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor, coach, and encourage them to believe in themselves and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times. - Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your Club site. - Facility Maintenance - Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well-lit. - Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition. - Clean your area at the end of each day. - Record Keeping - Take accurate attendance for each activity. - Turn in timesheets and other required paperwork on time **ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** - May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary. - May be required to drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically. - May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues - Must work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers. **SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:** - High School diploma - Some experience working with children is required. Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly preferred. - Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom, while also making sure activities are FUN for the youth. - Teamwork skills, patience, and creativity are a must. - Must be reliable and punctual-kids will be counting on you! Must show up on time and be ready to give them your full attention. **DISCLAIMER:** The information presented indicates the general nature & level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees in this job. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week Summer Hours: 25 or more Benefits: - Employee discount - Flexible schedule Schedule: - 4-hour shift (Summer 4-8 hour shift) - After school ( Summer 7am-6pm) - Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Urgent Sites: Pulaski Woodard Spring Hill Mount Pleasant Teen Center ### Benefits Employee discount, Flexible schedule