Youth Development Specialist - STEAM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme•Port Hueneme, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education. This role focuses on creating an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes, promoting program participation, and providing guidance and role modeling to members. The specialist will plan, design, and implement a STEAM program with goals and objectives for youth K-12, facilitating activities like robotics, coding, arts, and digital media. Coordination with external vendors, community organizations, and schools to expand STEAM opportunities is also a key function. The role involves maintaining and tracking STEAM supplies and equipment, promoting youth engagement, and supporting the execution of STEAM showcases. Accurate data entry for member registration, attendance, and participation is required, along with attending trainings and staff meetings. The specialist will manage youth behavior, reinforce club rules, model positive behavior, and foster an inclusive environment. Ensuring program areas are safe, organized, and conducive to learning is essential, as is monitoring and evaluating programs for safety and quality. The role includes preparing activity reports, planning daily and weekly activities, and aiding in the development of new and ongoing activities, special events, and parent nights. Assistance with BGCA National programs and establishing communication links with various stakeholders are also part of the responsibilities. Additional duties may include participating in special programs, driving a Club van, and other assigned tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED
Experience in working with children
Knowledge of youth development
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
Ability to deal with the general public
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (can obtain through Club)
Valid State Drivers License (recommended)

Nice To Haves

Paxton Patterson STEAM module certificate training

Responsibilities

Prepare Youth for Success: Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes, promote and stimulate program participation, provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Ensure that all programs and activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of Boys & Girls Club philosophies.
Provide support to youth and families at all times.
Program Development and Implementation: Effectively plan, implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors with approval from Unit Director.
Plan, design and implement a STEAM program with goals and objectives for youth K-12.
Facilitate and support STEAM activities including but limited to robotics, coding, arts, digital media, and enrichment programming.
Complete Paxton Patterson STEAM module certificate training.
Coordinate external vendors, presenters and instructors for STEAM-related enrichment programming.
Collaborate with workforce, business, schools, colleges, museums, libraries, public service, community organizations, etc. to expand STEAM opportunities, including field trips and special events with approval from Unit Director.
Maintain and track STEAM supplies and equipment ensuring organization and availability.
Promote youth engagement and program participation through flyers, calendars, and social media with approval from Unit Director.
Support the planning and execution of any STEAM showcase opportunities to show the youth’s work and creativity.
Collect, track, enter and maintain accurate members registration, attendance and participation data in system such as My ClubHub Member Tracking System (MTS).
Attend required trainings, staff meetings and special events.
Manage youth behavior and reinforce rules of the club in all recreational areas.
Model positive behavior and foster an inclusive engaging environment for all youth.
Ensure program areas are safe, organized, and conducive to learning and creativity.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
Prepare periodic activity reports.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily and weekly activities for youth.
Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills.
Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
Aid with the coordination and facilitation of BGCA National programs (Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, S.M.A.R.T. Moves, incentive programs, etc.).
Establish communication links between members, parents, teachers, school staff, police, community leaders and supervisors.
Assist in other program areas as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.
Supervision: Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety, risk management, and building security.
Assist with the up-keep of Club maintenance and appearance.
Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs.
Additional Responsibilities: May participate in special programs and/or events.
May be required to drive Club van.
Other duties as assigned.