Apprent-ICT Youth Development Professional
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plan, implement, supervise and promote activities and programs after school or during summer program for children and youth.
KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Prepare Youth for Success:
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- Promote and stimulate program participation;
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members
Program Development and Implementation:
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club at all times.
- Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
- Evaluate programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities are in keeping with gender and cultural diversity.
Supervision:
- Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of participation figures, and any member conduct or other issues.
- Ensure productive and effective performance of all program staff and volunteers.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May be required to drive Club van.
- May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close contact with Club staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with parents or guardians in order to communicate about Club activities, explain or interpret Club guidelines, and address any conduct issues relative to members.
May be required to communicate with or work closely with school principals and classroom instructors.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to deal with the general public (both verbal and written)
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Valid State Drivers License
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:
- CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
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 to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.