YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Youth Development Professional

Department: Program
Reports To: Senior Site Manager and/or Site Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential. If you would like to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, please visit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota.

Job Description Summary

Plan and lead a variety of activities within a specific program area, such as Academic Success, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment and Physical Education.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Foster an environment that supports positive youth development by:
  • Encouraging and promoting active participation in programs
  • Providing consistent guidance and positive role modeling
  • Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for all youth
  • Demonstrating a warm, caring attitude and using positive behavior management strategies with both individuals and groups
• Plan, implement, and lead engaging programs, services, and activities tailored to the interests and needs of members
• Communicate effectively with youth and team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Complete program planners on schedule, incorporating creative, age-appropriate, and appealing activities in assigned program areas
• Participate actively in staff meetings to support team coordination and program quality
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to engage and connect with youth in a group setting
• Flexibility, adaptability, and mobility in supervising and supporting children in various environments
• Knowledge of safety protocols including fire, severe weather, and lockdown procedures
• Familiarity with and adherence to all Boys & Girls Club/KIDSTOP policies and procedures
• Accountability for the proper use and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facility spaces, including daily cleaning and organization

Education & Work Experience

• Experience: One to three months of experience working with children preferred

Fundamental Relationships

Maintains regular, daily interaction with youth and supervisors to provide support, share information, and reinforce program goals. Builds and sustains positive relationships with school staff, member families, and the broader community, reflecting the values and mission of the organization.

Benefits

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota (BGCMN) offers all part-time employees paid emergency safe and sick time, jury duty time, and 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match (upon meeting required eligibility). Part-time plus employees are also eligible for health benefits.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Regularly: walking, bending, reaching, stretching, hearing, seeing, repetitive hand motions.
• Occasionally: lifting up to 50 lbs. and stationary work.

Equipment Use

• Regularly: phones and two-way radios.
• Occasionally: kitchen equipment, hand tools, Audio Visual equipment, copy/scan machines, and hand tools

Work Environment

• Regularly: indoor and outdoor work in varied weather conditions, team and independent work, noisy conditions.
• Occasionally: odors, varied lighting, small and/or enclosed spaces.

Mental Demands

• Regularly: managing workplace stressors and handling belligerent behaviors.

Substance Exposure & Protective Equipment

• Occasionally: exposure to chemicals or body fluids, use of protective gear (gloves, masks, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, with or without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.