What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist (Park Street) position at Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club?
The Youth Development Specialist works as a team with other specialists to plan and facilitate innovative activities and programs geared towards Club members aged 11-17 in the core areas of Character & Leadership, Education & Enrichment, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports & Recreation. Individual must be creative, energetic, open-minded, and a self-starter; must maintain a healthy mentor to mentee relationship with all members. This is an hourly part-time position with a daily schedule of 3:00PM-8:00PM.
Responsibilities
- Work with Club Director and fellow staff to plan, organize, and implement Boys & Girls Club curriculum, programs, and activities for groups. Sustain dedicated presence on site during all hours of operation, with a diligent focus on Club members, both individually and in group settings
- Support program development that addresses the needs, interests, and characteristics of all members.
- Provide direct supervision to Club members while actively engaging in programs and services
- Develop positive, appropriate relationships with Club members
- Implement classroom and behavior management techniques as necessary and inform supervisor of any areas of concern
- Prepare incident reports and provide suggestions or feedback on appropriate discipline; participate in conferences regarding youth behavior as requested
- Ensure daily service reports reflect accurate member attendance and participation
- Provide a clean, safe, and secure environment by reviewing programming and facilities and monitoring member behavior
- Communicate professionally with members, their families, staff, and partners to present a positive Club image
- Serve as a role model to staff and members, modeling appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct
- Support the enforcement of Club rules and expectations and provide informal guidance and discipline to members
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a classroom, daycare, afterschool, camp, or similar program
- Ability to work flexible schedule based upon program/organizational needs.
- Experience working with youth aged 11-17
- Strong youth group management/discipline skills
- Ability to help youth develop healthy habits and healthy lifestyles
- Ability to engage and develop positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to be actively involved in children’s recreational activities
- Valid Driver’s License and be approved by the Club's auto insurance provider
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team