Youth Development Specialist

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt  

REPORTS TO:  Branch Director 

DIVISION: Club Operations 

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and supervising programs and activities for youth and/or teens. 

JOB RESPONSBILITIES 

• Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club (arts, gym,etc)

• Manages administrative duties toinclude:calendars, lesson plans, pre/post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking

• Transports youth and/or teens to various club locationsvia BGCMP vehicles

• Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed

• Assists with Federal Food program as directed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION 

• Mustpossessa high school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• Must obtain/maintaina current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification (within first90 daysof employment)
• Musthaveandmaintaina valid Arizona driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS 

• Workingknowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures
• Ability toparticipatesin investigations
• Ability to support the physical property and assets of the Club
• Ability to manage small and large groups of youth in various settings.
• Ability to implement effective individual behavior management
• Abilitytomaintainand cultivate excellent member/family and communityrelationships andpossessexcellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact effectively and communicate (in writing and orally) with a variety of youth, staff, volunteers, families, and community members.  
• Ability toestablishlearningobjectivesfor program and activities
• Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery
• Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy
• Ability to support the efficiency ofVolunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations