Youth Development Lead Staff - Halls Powell at BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for managing certificate program, daily attendance, and activity tracking for all members. Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities provided within multiple program areas following all licensing requirements. Provides guidance for parents and visitors upon entering the building.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors
• Develop and utilize programs that are fun and engaging that fit the area you are in
• Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety of members
• Maintain a ratio of staff to members as prescribed by club operations
• Create, post, and follow weekly lesson plans for multiple areas
• Thorough knowledge and ability to program in multiple areas throughout the club
• Implement set programs such according to area that you are working in

Program Supervision

• Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members and providing motivation and encouragement
• Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings
• Serve as a role model and mentor to Youth Development Workers and Youth Development Associates
• Provide supervision in various areas

Program Management

• Knowledge of all grants and the USDA program
• Ability to complete paperwork for grants and the USDA program
• Assist with DOE assessments and make sure all staff are following licensing requirements
• Ability to supervise peers  in daily programming
• Ability to train other staff that are Youth Development Workers and Youth Development Associates

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
  • promote and stimulate program participation
  • create opportunities for development of strengths and competencies
  • provide guidance and role modeling to members

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special programs and/or events
• Required to be a monitor on the bus
• Complete trainings as required by licensing agency  
• Required to work in all areas of the club
• Clean area and bathrooms as needed at the end of day
• Manage specialty groups like advisory group, Smart Girls, PEP, and many others
• Communicate with parents about issues with children
• Evaluate peers performance through evaluations with the help of supervisor
• Encouraged to obtain Bus License and all additional training

Qualifications

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with children
• Must maintain a professional attitude at all times
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal effectively with parents and the general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Demonstrated ability of quality customer service
• Must be flexible and be able to work well with other team members
• Ability to multitask
• Problem solving skills
• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be able to move quickly to keep up with youth
• Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more