Youth Development Professional

TITLE: Youth Development Professional

LOCATION: Boys & Girls Club of Orchard Park

Expected Hours (weekly) - 2:30-5:30 Monday - Friday

The Boys & Girls Club of Orchard Park provides a safe, welcoming place for young people to learn, build friendships, explore their interests, and develop skills for the future. Through engaging programs and supportive relationships, we help members build confidence and reach their full potential.

Primary Function:

The Youth Development Professional plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities for an assigned group of Club members. Working with the Orchard Park Unit Director and other supervisors, this position supports programming in areas such as education, the arts, sports and recreation, health and life skills, and character and leadership development.

Youth Development Professionals are role models and mentors who make a positive impact on members’ lives every day. They help create a safe, positive environment where members have fun, feel a sense of belonging, build supportive relationships, explore opportunities, and receive recognition for their efforts and accomplishments.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities that support the Club’s core program areas and goals. Prepare lesson plans that encourage learning, creativity, and teamwork.
• Actively supervise assigned members throughout activities and transitions, maintaining a safe, welcoming environment and following Club safety procedures.
• Build positive relationships with members, parents and guardians, and fellow staff.
• Encourage program participation and help members explore their interests, develop skills, and build confidence.
• Provide consistent, positive behavior guidance, reinforce Club expectations, and address behavior and discipline concerns in accordance with Club policies.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete required activity reports and other administrative responsibilities.
• Keep program spaces clean, safe, and organized. Monitor equipment and supplies, assist with inventory, and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, program planning, required training, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Working knowledge of youth development and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to plan engaging activities, motivate members, manage group behavior, and supervise youth safely.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing needs, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
• Must complete the Club’s required background screening.
• Must complete CPR and First Aid certification within the first six months of employment.

Work Environment:

This position involves primarily indoor programming, with outdoor activities as weather permits. The Club is a busy, active environment that requires ongoing interaction with members and consistent attention to their safety and needs.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Duties regularly involve bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, sitting, standing, reaching, grasping, walking, running, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. The position also involves speaking, hearing, visual observation, and fine motor tasks to support program activities and member supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

The Boys & Girls Club of Orchard Park is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person