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title: SACC Youth Development Professional
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| **Company** | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area |
| **Location** | Albany, NY |
| **Salary** | $16.25/hr - $17/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 |

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## Description

Job Title: **SACC Youth Development Professional (YDP)**

Performance

Profile Source: **FRONT LINE STAFF**

Department: **After-school Programs (ASP)**

Location: **Varies, Troy and Albany**

Reports to: **SACC Supervisor**

Salary: **$16.25-17.00/hour**

Hours & Schedule: **Monday - Friday, 2-5:30 or 3-6:30 depending on site**

**Organizational Values**

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll be part of realizing our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our team works together to ensure that youth in the Capital Area are given an opportunity to succeed and flourish in today’s fast paced environment.

**Overview of Your Role**

The primary function of the Youth Development Professional will be to implement enrichment activities, provide homework help, and supervise youth between the ages of 4 - 13. YDPs work directly with youth focusing on enrichment activities ranging from dance, sports, art, STEM, and many more.

**KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):**

***Program Delivery***

- Deliver Boys and Girls Club programs to club members in a fun and engaging manner.
- Receive lesson plans from SACC Coordinator and implement them during enrichment and power hour activity time.
- Maintain open lines of communication with other Youth Development Professionals, SACC Coordinator and club members.

***Leadership & Supervision***

- Oversee, support, and manage club members during program hours.
- Participate in periodical staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Co-deliver enrichment activities and programs with Youth Development Specialists.

***Risk Management and Maintenance***

- Ensure program areas are in compliance by understanding and implementing the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Regulations for School Age-Child Care, the Child and Adult Food Program, and grant.
- Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies; ensure all related supplies and equipment are maintained in good order (cleanliness and upkeep of Program Area after usage).

***Health & Safety***

- Ensure the health and safety of students and staff, by ensuring program areas are safe with evacuation and emergency procedures posted and first aid kits accessible.
- Conduct daily club member health check and file incident reports to SAC Coordinator
- Complete Foundations in Health & Safety training, Mandated Reporter training and any additional trainings as directed by OCFS and BGCA.

Work environment: Various school and club settings

Travel required: No

**RELATIONSHIPS:**

Internal: Other Youth Development Professionals, Site Supervisors, Youth Specialists

External: Club members, parents/guardians, school personnel

**CREDENTIALS, SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Education and Experience:**

- Minimum - High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Must be 18 years and older
- One (1) year of professional experience working with youth between 4-12 years of age
- CPR and First Aid Training;or Ability to obtain

***Required Skills/Abilities:***

- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting, child abuse clearance, and offender registry check, as required by BGCCA/NYSED/OCFS regulations.
- Background Check Clearance
- Physical and PPD Test
- Possession of a valid photo ID
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (to children and fellow staff).
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to implement enrichment activities and programs effectively.
- Group Leadership Skills.
- Knowledge of principles related to development of youth between 4 and 13 years of age.
- Proficiency in safety practices and procedures.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

**Physical Requirements:** This job may require extended periods of standing, walking, and engaging in physical activities with children. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds may also be necessary.

**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.

*The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. Persons from diverse backgrounds, including communities of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community, are encouraged to apply.*
## Skills

- Emergency Procedures
- Family Support Services
- Cleanliness
- Youth Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Incident Reporting
- Safety Training
- Fingerprinting
- Workplace Safety
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Leadership
- Inventory Management
- First Aid
- Communication
- Customer Service

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