YOUTH DEV SPECIALIST
About The Position
Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates programs and activities in core program areas, including education, athletics, arts and crafts, technology, and the games room. Develops and fosters healthy relationships with members at the assigned club. Ensures programs, services, and activities prepare youth for success while promoting member safety and program quality. Provides guidance and serves as a role model. Plans and delivers noncompetitive activities for drop-in members and visitors, develops creative activities, encourages participation, and identifies new programs to benefit members. Monitors program achievement against goals, recommends changes based on members’ needs and interests, and participates in weekly staff meetings. Maintains a healthy and safe environment, supervises members, manages facilities, maintains program equipment and supplies, and recommends and requisitions supplies. Works with the Club Director on the department budget. Recruits, trains, and manages assigned volunteers, provides feedback, and supports their development. Engages parents about member opportunities, expectations, and club participation. May support special events and programs in other 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 Word and Excel.
- Ability to interpret Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc. programs and philosophy.
- Adherence to the BGCGH Employee Code of Conduct.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
- Valid Texas driver’s license; it may be required at some club locations.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate programs and activities in education, athletics, arts and crafts, technology, and the games room.
- Develop and foster healthy relationships with club members.
- Ensure programs and activities prepare youth for success and maintain member safety and program quality.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Plan, organize, and implement noncompetitive programs and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
- Initiate creative activities, promote program participation, and identify opportunities for new programs.
- Monitor program achievement against 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 an orderly inventory of program equipment and supplies.
- 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 about member opportunities, expectations, and general club participation.
- Assist staff with special events and facilitate programs in other departments when needed.
- Participate in the Safe Passages Program Pick-Up Program as needed.
- Complete required or mandated training and professional development.
- Maintain contact with club staff, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, interpret guidelines, and provide instruction or advice.
- Contact community groups, schools, parents, and others as needed 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
