Full-Time
Youth Development Professional
Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
Compensation Overview
$16/hr
Palmetto, FL, USA
In Person
Category
 Social & Community Services (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
First Aid
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of two years of work-related skills, knowledge, or experience is required.
- A valid state driver's license is required.
- The candidate must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
- Experience working with children and knowledge of youth development are required.
- Experience and ability to create interactive and educational activities are required.
- Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to set priorities, are required.
- The candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, high energy, and flexibility.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills are required.
- The ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems is required.
- The ability to plan and implement quality youth programs is required.
- The ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment is required.
- The candidate must be comfortable performing multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day activities.
- The candidate must be able to stand, walk, and sit; use hands and fingers on a computer keyboard and other office equipment; and lift or move up to 25 pounds during a standard four- or eight-hour shift.
- The candidate must meet the role's visual requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
- The role requires maintaining a constant state of alertness in a safety-sensitive work environment.
- The candidate must complete Florida Level 2 employment screening, including fingerprint-based statewide, federal, and potentially local criminal-record checks, as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Create an environment that facilitates achievement of youth development outcomes.
- Ensure engagement, stimulate participation, and promote consistent attendance among youth enrolled in activities.
- Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling, and direction for leadership development, artistic skills, physical-activity engagement, and academic progress.
- Implement and administer programs, services, and activities effectively.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure member safety, program quality, and club appearance.
- Engage members successfully in activities and provide a safe environment.
- Support members' emotional and social development while encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Plan and facilitate purposeful, engaging activities and group projects.
- Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other administrative work.
- Participate in training and staff-development activities.
- Participate in club staff meetings to support a productive work environment.
- Maintain close daily contact with club staff, volunteers, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, instruct, collaborate, and advise or counsel.
- Clean, set up, and close down the program area daily.
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications and credentials in the respective skill-based activity are highly preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.