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Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County · 3 months ago

Youth Development Professional

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County is dedicated to supporting youth development and they are seeking a Youth Development Professional. This role involves planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities for club members, while also overseeing special programs and providing supervision in the absence of the Program Coordinator.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Boys & Girls Club priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship

May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary

In absence of the Program Coordinator; may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations

Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Club members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army

Qualification

Youth Development ExperienceMicrosoft Office 365Bilingual (English/Spanish)Professional CommunicationRecord Keeping

Required

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army

Ability to interact with children and teens with patience and respect

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports in an accurate and complete manner

Ability to support and coordinate activities and events

Ability to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups

Ability to schedule meetings

Ability to interact with co-workers, volunteers and the public in a positive, professional manner

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances

Ability to operate and generally maintain all office equipment, including but not limited to the copier, fax machine

Proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Must possess a valid driver's license and a clear driving record

Ability to deal comfortably with stressful situations and follow emergency procedures

Ability to multi-task, ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and effective manner

Ability to meet attendance requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively

Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis

Preferred

Previous work in related field with Children and Youth

Commitment to actively participate in a Professional Development Plan including Level II & Level III Training which includes completion of 20 Credit Hours of Boys & Girls Club of America Spillett Training

Bilingual (English/Spanish)