YOUTH DEV SPECIALIST
About The Position
The Youth Dev Specialist plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates programs and activities in the Core Program areas, including education, athletics, arts and crafts, technology, and the games room. The specialist fosters healthy relationships with members and helps ensure programs and activities prepare youth for success in a safe environment. The role involves planning and facilitating daily activities for drop-in members and visitors, encouraging participation, monitoring program results, and adapting programs to members’ needs and interests. The specialist also helps maintain program facilities and supplies, supports volunteers, works with the Club Director on the department budget, and communicates with parents about club participation and opportunities. The position may assist with special events and programs across departments, participate in the Safe Passages Program Pick-Up Program as needed, and complete required training and professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience working with youth and families.
- Demonstrated ability and interest in working with youth.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Ability to interpret Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc. programs and philosophy.
- Adherence to the BGCGH Employee Code of Conduct.
- Regular ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle and feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell; frequent sitting; and regularly lift or move up to 30 pounds.
- Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Valid Texas driver’s license; may be required at some club locations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure programs, services, and activities prepare youth for success while promoting member safety and program quality.
- Provide guidance and serve as a role model for members.
- Plan, organize, and implement noncompetitive programs and activities for daily drop-in members and visitors.
- Initiate creative program activities and encourage participation.
- Identify opportunities for new programs that benefit club members.
- Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend modifications based on member needs and interests, and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Supervise members and maintain a healthy, safe environment.
- Manage facilities and maintain program equipment and supplies in good order.
- Recommend and requisition supplies for the assigned area.
- Work with the Club Director to prepare the department budget.
- Recruit, train, and manage assigned volunteers; provide ongoing feedback and support development opportunities.
- Engage parents regarding opportunities and expectations for club members and general club participation.
- Work with staff on special events and facilitate programs in any department when needed.
- Participate in the Safe Passages Program Pick-Up Program as needed.
- Complete required or mandated training and professional development.
- Maintain close daily contact with club staff, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, instruct, and advise or counsel.
- Maintain contact as needed with community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to help resolve problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
