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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Youth Development Professional in Des Moines, Iowa
**[GENERAL DESCRIPTION: [The Youth Development Professional will work with members to facilitate their personal, social and educational development to enable them to gain voice, influence, and place in society as they make the transition from dependence to independence. The YDP will assist in youth development in creating a safe environment to learn, grow, and thrive. A YDP will provide coaching and guidance in facilitating out daily operations, programs and special events.
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- Be a friendly face, mentor, and positive role model, providing guidance after schooland during the summer
- Promote a safe environment
- Assist in the implementation of club programs, games, and activities
- Promote participation and assist in orienting and recruiting new members
- Participates in staff meetings
- Participate in special initiatives and events
- Ability to earn mandatory CPR and first aid certification
- May be required to drive the Club vans
[You are a great fit if:]{open="" sans=""}
- You care about youth
- You are positive mentor and enthusiastic with good people skills
You know how to build and maintain positive relationships
You are a self-starter and like to take initiative
You like to organize, and can multi-task
Possess Spanish language skills (preferred, but not required)
You are professional and can maintain confidential information
[You possess a valid State driver's license and good driving record]{open="" sans=""}