What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Teen Program Specialist - Palmetto Club position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County?
Function: The Program Specialist-Teen plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific teen program area.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: (not all-inclusive)
Under the supervision of the Teen Program Manager, this position is responsible for planning, implementation, and execution of teen youth development programs.
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Ensures engagement, promotes, and stimulates participation and consistent attendance of teen club members.
Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities.
Ensures engagement, promotes and stimulates participation, and consistent attendance of teen enrolled in activities.
Ensures that maintenance and operation of the teen areas are safe and in good sanitary condition. Cleans, sets up and closes down program area on a daily basis. This is mandatory.
Supports members emotionally and encourages social development, understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully.
Establishes rapport with teens and provides mentoring, guidance, role modeling to club members and overall direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress, in general.
Effectively implements and administers programs, services and activities for teen club members.
Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club at all times.
Successfully engages club members in activities and provides a safe environment for members.
Supports members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully.
Plans and facilitates purposeful and engaging activities and group projects.
Submits regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and reports. Performs other administrative duties.
Participates in training and staff development activities.
Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings.
Submits regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and other administrative duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (not all inclusive)
Must be able to satisfactorily pass a Level 2 Background Check and Drug Test, among other background check tools.
This position is part time (preferred availability is 2-7 pm).
High School diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two years of work-related skills, knowledge, or experience is required.
Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred
CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
Valid State Driver’s License
Must pass pre-employment Level 2 background check and drug test.
Experience in working with children and knowledge of youth development.
Experience and ability in creating interactive musical activities.
Strong organization, time management skills and ability to set priorities.
Demonstrated strong work ethic, positive attitude, high level of energy and flexibility.
Proven strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavioral problems.
Ability to implement quality programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required to stand, walk, run, and sit. Able to use hands and fingers on a (computer) keyboard and other office equipment. Able to reach and grasp athletic objects.
Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds during a standard 4- or 8-hour shift.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is high because work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor/outside.
Subject to be in varying environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Salary : $15
