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TITLE: Lead - Youth Development Professional (YDP)

PERFORMANCE

PROFILE SOURCE:           Part-time

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS 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:

Knowledge

Thorough 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,  

Education

High School Diploma required, some college preferred.

Experience

Minimum 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 Wellness
• Communication Skills: Writing, Informing, Listening, Presenting
• Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Time Management
• Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Judgement,  Innovating
• Relationship Skills: Teamwork, Networking; Relationship Building
• Quality Skills: Implementing Quality Improvements

KEY ROLES 

Competency Areas:

PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESS

PT1     Contribute to Programs, Activities and Services that Prepare Youth for Success

PT2     Contribute to Creating a Club Environment that Facilitates the Achievement of Youth Development Outcomes

HEALTH AND SAFETY

PT3     Contribute to Ensuring a Healthy and Safe Environment

PT4     Contribute to Ensuring that Facilities, Equipment and Supplies are maintained

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

PT5     Contribute to Effectively Planning Programs, Services and Activities

TEAMWORK

PT6     Contribute to Team Meetings

TECHNOLOGY

PT7     Update and Maintain Skills in Use of Current Technology and Information Management Systems

Other requirements

CPR, 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