Lead- Youth Development Professional at Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTITLE: Lead - Youth Development Professional (YDP) PERFORMANCEPROFILE SOURCE: Part-time DEPARTMENT: OperationsREPORTS TO: Director ¨ Salary Stipend x Hourly POSITION SUMMARY:The Lead YDP is responsible for all of the responsibilities of the YDP, plus serving as the program implementation “expert” as well as acting as a liaison between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City (BGCGKC) and our youth development partner organization. Those YDP responsibilities include: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that cultural diversity educational programs are implemented; assisting in the planning, implementation, and delivery of exciting and engaging activities and programs for youth ages 5 to 18; assuring the planning development and implementation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs; and maintaining and caring for applicable equipment and supplies.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: KnowledgeThorough knowledge and understanding of BGCGKC youth development programs, principles and practices. As well, the incumbent must be resourceful, creative, solutions-oriented and poised in a fast-paced and consistently evolving environment. Some managerial experience preferred, EducationHigh School Diploma required, some college preferred.ExperienceMinimum of one year of experience working with youth ages 5 to 18.Skills required in the following areas.Safety, Health and Environmental Skills: Supporting a Safe Environment, Fostering Organizational WellnessCommunication Skills: Writing, Informing, Listening, PresentingPlanning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Time ManagementDecision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Judgement, InnovatingRelationship Skills: Teamwork, Networking; Relationship BuildingQuality Skills: Implementing Quality Improvements KEY ROLESCompetency Areas: PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESSPT1 Contribute to Programs, Activities and Services that Prepare Youth for SuccessPT2 Contribute to Creating a Club Environment that Facilitates the Achievement of Youth Development Outcomes HEALTH AND SAFETYPT3 Contribute to Ensuring a Healthy and Safe EnvironmentPT4 Contribute to Ensuring that Facilities, Equipment and Supplies are maintained PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATIONPT5 Contribute to Effectively Planning Programs, Services and Activities TEAMWORKPT6 Contribute to Team Meetings TECHNOLOGYPT7 Update and Maintain Skills in Use of Current Technology and Information Management Systems Other requirementsCPR, first aid certifications required.Current negative TB (tuberculosis) screening ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor and outside. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain a high energy level.Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. DISCLAIMER:The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Signed by: Incumbent Date Approved by: Supervisor Date Reviewed by: Vice President of Human Resources Date