Youth Leader Job Description
Youth leader
provides overall program leadership in the application of youth development subject matter knowledge to develop educational strategies for the 4-H Youth Development programming area.
Youth Leader Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
In collaboration with the Youth Council, develop creative monthly youth programs that will provide an opportunity for them to deepen their faith
Proven ability to work with Youth, Youth Council parents, staff and congregational volunteers
Provide leadership in identifying priorities and opportunities to grow and expand 4-H Youth Development and camp program, including offering program opportunities to neighboring counties
Provide leadership to the planning of the delivery of 4-H Youth Development and camp educational programs in order to efficiently meet established program goals
Substitutes for youth leaders on other shifts/dormitories
Future vision (foresight)- Innovative Armenia by the eyes of youth (Fears and Hopes)
Be a follower of Jesus with a personal passion to teach Biblical knowledge through meaningful experiences that develop the faith of youth
Advocate for Youth for their hopes, aspirations, visibility and growth with the Pastors and HUMC congregation
3+ years experience in leading and teaching as a Youth Leader
Model Christ-like behavior in nurturing relationships with Youth
Youth Leader Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Youth Leader
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Education for Youth Leader
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Employers hiring for the youth leader job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Military, Counseling, Teaching, Social Work, Psychology, Therapy, Health Services, Management, Associates, Human Services
Skills for Youth Leader
Desired skills for youth leader include:
Whereabouts of all group members
Total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position
Merchandise
Computers and ability to complete documentation electronically
Agriculture and Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development trends is critical
Human development concept and national human development reports is an asset
Policies and procedures in safety and ethical behavior
NYS Health Department regulations
American Camp Association guidelines and standards
Positive youth development
Desired experience for youth leader includes:
Mails correspondence, decorates bulletin boards, writes newsletter articles, prepares material for afternoon group discussions
Assists in the training of new staff and student assistants on evening, night and morning duties/routines
Orders/picks up food and/or supplies for dormitories
CPR/First Aid certified by June 2017
Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year experience working with children
Associate’s degree in related field and three years experience working with children
Youth Leader Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of youth leader. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for youth leader
- Provide leadership for developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting region-wide impacts for Agriculture and Natural Resources/ Community Economic Development, and 4-H Youth Development programs
- Ability to remain current on creative Youth Ministry programs
- Assist with the development of 4-H Youth Development educational programs to meet identified needs and diverse interests of participants and volunteers
- Assist in research, identification and selection of existing resources for the program
- Assist with establishing local 4-H Youth Development Club program goals and priorities
- Assist supervisor in identifying 4-H Youth Development volunteer development or trainings needs and assist with planning programs to train volunteers as necessary
- Plan effective strategic external and internal communication and marketing efforts to reach target audiences and meet program objectives through public relation initiatives including networking/collaborating with government, economic, educational and community organizations
- Collaborate in Association team efforts through joint planning of multi-disciplinary programs and program activities to deliver 4-H Youth Development programming
- Assists with recruitment of youth participants from the Western Connecticut region
- Plans and supervises service-learning projects for youth volunteers
Qualifications for youth leader
- High school diploma or GED and minimum two years related experience
- High school diploma or GED and minimum of one year related experience
- Valid registered vehicle insurance if applicable
- Kaneohe, HI
- Education (Challenges and Opportunities)
- Employment (Problems and Solutions)
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of youth leader. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for youth leader
- Provide statewide leadership of the biannual Youth Development Institute
- Establish programme’s strategic vision and core principles with the field management team and home office, and ensure these are communicated and reinforced throughout the organization
- Responsible for leading the day-to day operations of a challenge grant in support of demand driven youth employment
- Maintain a close, ongoing consultative working relationship with the Assistant Dean responsible for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Economic Development programs and the Assistant Dean for 4-H Youth Development
- Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status
- Provide subject matter leadership and support for identified priority programs consistent with county, state and national priorities
- Assist county and area staff in preparing and using effective Extension marketing plans
- Conduct, plan, recommend, coordinate and evaluate in-service training for area and county Extension Professionals, in cooperation with leadership teams and specialists
- Collaborate with State Extension Specialists, Regional Specialized Agents, County Agents, District Extension Directors, and County Extension Directors to proactively address 4-H-related issues related to equity, access, Affirmative Action and Opportunity, and youth protection
- Collaborate with campus resources from Office of Youth Conference Services, General Counsel, and Treasury to clarify policies regarding membership, risk management, and volunteer management
Qualifications for youth leader
- Participation/Engagement (Impediments and Prospects)
- Proven experience in partnering and collaborating with Government counterparts and other national stakeholders
- High school diploma or GED and minimum of two (2) years related experience
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year related experience
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred (Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and minimum of one year related experience.)
- High school diploma or GED and minimum of six (6) months related experience
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of youth leader. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for youth leader
- Plan, direct and implement a comprehensive youth ministry with the appropriate leadership
- Provide direct teaching, leadership, and scholarly contributions within a program area like volunteer management
- Link skills building to opportunities where youth can utilize these skills in a tangible manner, including self-employment and entrepreneurship programs, grant-making programs, incentive funds, development of new sectors, the facilitation of public and private alliances, and establishment of linkages private sector funding such as angel investors or venture capital firms
- Identify and supervise Short Term Technical Advisers (STTA) in fields such as youth life skills development and economic skills development, to support program implementation
- Identify resilience partners and actors within the area of responsibility where program objectives can be met for mobilizing youth to be positive forces for change
- Oversee youth-led activities, including analyses of local problems and development of their solutions
- Work with local staff and their target groups and populations to conceptualize and develop local youth-led activities aimed at bringing about positive change
- Be responsible for adult supervision, training and recruitment of adult volunteers for youth-related activities
- Be in attendance at all youth activities and programs or insure that qualified adults are designated
- Be responsible for advising youth and parents of all planned programs and actives
Qualifications for youth leader
- OR Associate's degree OR Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)
- Assist Pastors in teaching Confirmation classes and occasional preaching
- Must possess excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
- Coordinating local Mission trips
- Musical ability would be a plus
- Excellent salary and benefit package, including PTO and continuing education reimbursement
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Our growing company is looking for a youth leader. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for youth leader
- Lead the development of planning effective, strategic 4-H Youth Development communication and marketing efforts to reach target audiences and meet new and established 4-H programming initiatives
- Provide leadership in budget development, budget implementation and fiscal management of the 4-H Youth Development program area
- Make personal contact with youth members through meeting with, phone calls and attendance at their extra-curricular activities
- Order curriculum and supplies for youth programs as needed within budget
- Ensure that the Child Protection Policy is observed in all youth ministry settings
- Under the direction and programmatic oversight of the Supervisor, assist in the development of innovative educational programs and strategies for the 4-H Youth Development program area to meet identified needs and diverse interests of participants and volunteers
- Assist in research, identification, creation and/or selection of existing resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects
- Provide leadership for the development of staffing plans that support educational programming efforts
- Assist with the creation of program materials to address identified needs
- Assist in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities
Qualifications for youth leader
- Assist in structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants
- Provide supervisor with program related information to assist in the budget development process
- May provide input to planning unit budget based on program feasibility needs and assist in identifying opportunities for 4-H fund development activities
- Provide low complexity limited tasks to plan the educational program and implement the program budget
- Master’s or Equivalent Education (BS/BA + 4 yrs
- High school diploma or GED and minimum one year related experience
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of youth leader. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for youth leader
- Actively manage performance of grantees and programme portfolio including fiduciary risk strategy
- Assess grantee capacity building needs on an ongoing basis and provide direct or facilitated technical assistance on a range of topics including industry- specific expertise, business operations and scaling strategy, fiduciary risk management
- Support monitoring and evaluation of grant portfolio and individual grants to identify and facilitate technical assistance, to initiate course corrective actions and to generate knowledge
- Maintain a professional schedule to devise, develop, coordinate and implement multi-county, regional and statewide programs (including related events) as appropriate in their program areas
- Assist county and area staff through training, coaching and support in evaluating and reporting on outcome-based programs
- Encourage and assist recently employed personnel to develop and implement a Professional Development Plan
- Work with the Regional Director in evaluating applicants for county and area positions
- Participate in program planning conferences scheduled through the Assistant Dean’s office
- Maintain communication with Regional Director and Assistant Deans through written and oral reports
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the State 4-H Headquarters, including mentoring and supervision of state 4-H staff
Qualifications for youth leader
- High school diploma or GED and minimum of two years related
- High school diploma or GED and minimum of six months related
- Current American Red Cross certification in First Aid / CPR / AED and/or EMT
- Excellent understanding of Environmental/Conservation/ Outdoor Recreation Education
- Strong teaching skills and group facilitation skills
- Lifeguard Certifications and certification as a Lifeguarding instructor and ability to certify others