Program Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Program Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Program
REPORTS TO: Club Director or Site Director

JOB SUMMARY:
A program specialist implements and supervises all programs and activities provided at a Club site or program area during our after-school and/or summer program.

WORK SCHEDULE (depends on location and season)

School year

Mondays-Fridays- 2-6pm at a Durango School site, Main Avenue Club

Summer

Mon-Thurs shifts fall between 7:30a-5:30p

Fri shifts fall between 7:30a-12:30p, every other Friday

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promote safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the
Club site at all times.

2. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

3. Promote and stimulate program participation, welcome new members and participate in their orientation process.

4. Participate in weekly staff meetings.

5. Assist in planning and conducting programs and activities.

6. Recognize members for participation in program activities.

7. Maintain the cleanliness of the program area on an ongoing basis.

8. Maintain daily contact with club staff, club members, supervisor and volunteers to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and understand guidelines/instructions.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of 4 or early childhood professional credential level I (1) or higher.
• High School diploma or 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 (or the ability to be certified).

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.