Senior Youth Development Professional

POSITION TITLE:             Senior Youth Development Professional

DEPARTMENT:                  Operations

REPORTS TO:                    Club Director

SALARY/FLSA STATUS:  Part Time/Hourly

AREA:                                  Pinellas County

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

We prepare youth and young adults to be ready for college, career, and life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Club Director, the Senior Youth Development Professional will assist with planning and leading activities that focus on belonging and opportunity through academic success, health & well-being, life skills & leadership, and workforce readiness. The Senior YDP will serve as a role model to our Club members while helping young people build the skills, confidence, and opportunities that shape their future. The Senior YDP may also perform administrative tasks necessary for the proper maintenance of membership records, including the maintenance of the membership tracking system, My ClubHub, and providing all necessary clerical support for the Club Director and other program staff. The Senior YDP will also act as a mentor to new Youth Development Professionals.

COMPETENCIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership 

Staff Development

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities.
• Supports and maintains a productive work environment while working as a member of the team.
• Mentor new Youth Development Professionals.

Supportive Relationships

• Excel in customer service to effectively communicate with Club members, staff, and visitors to include parents, volunteers, or other community members.

Collaboration and Partnerships 

• Assist staff members in the absence of other youth development professionals or work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other Club locations within a reasonable geography.
• Maintains daily contact with Club Director, Club staff, members, and families.

Safe and Positive Environment 

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively plans and leads age-appropriate activities while ensuring a fun and engaging environment for Club members.
• Help foster a sense of community and belonging among Club members

Data Entry/ Clerical 

• Data entry and updates to information contained within the membership tracking system, My ClubHub and member file management which includes gathering necessary documents and authorization forms.
• Manage daily sign-in and sign-out processes which include verification of parent or other approved adult identification.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties for training and professional development or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work 

environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs. 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this job classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.