Youth Development Professional-RPT

## Description The Youth Development Professional (YDP) provides guidance, mentorship, and role modeling to children and/or teens, helping them develop social skills, self-confidence, and positive behaviors. They supervise groups of youth, manage discipline when necessary, and maintain a safe environment for all participants. YDPs are expected to exhibit a warm, positive, and caring attitude, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging youth participation. ## Requirements Be a friendly face, mentor, and positive role model, providing guidance after school & during the summer • Promote a safe environment • Assist in the implementation of club programs, games, & activities • Promote participation and assist in orienting & recruiting new members • Participates in staff meetings • Participate in special initiatives and events • Ability to earn mandatory CPR and first aid certification • May be required to drive the Club vans **You are a great fit if:** • You care about youth • You are positive mentor and enthusiastic with good people skills • You know how to build and maintain positive relationships • You are a self-starter and like to take initiative • You like to organize, and can multi-task • Possess Spanish language skills (preferred, but not required) • You are professional and can maintain confidential information • You possess a valid State driver’s license and good driving record • You can pass a background check About us: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is one of the largest and most comprehensive youth development organizations in the Des Moines metro. We provide a full schedule of diversified activities for our members. Our programs provide low- or no-cost opportunities for youth to participate in fun and educationally enriching activities in three key program areas: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.