What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist (Wausau, Weston, Merrill, Schofield-4 different locations) position at Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area?
*PART-TIME & AFTERSCHOOL HOURS* 20 to 25 hours per week (minimum of 15 hours per week is required). Monday – Friday, afternoons and evenings on school days; morning and afternoons on non-school days. Summer employment optional. Additional Hours are available.
Youth Development Specialists are responsible for leading and engaging Club Members in programs, program planning, ensuring the safety of Club members, and maintaining a fun environment.
Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Locations:
Caroline S. Mark Site, Wausau, WI, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m MONDAY-FRIDAY
D.C. Everest Middle School, Weston, WI, 2-6:30PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY
The Club at Greenheck Turner Community Center, WI, 2:15-7PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY
Prairie River Middle School, Merrill, WI, 3-6:30PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY
Part-Time, 20 to 25 hours per week (minimum of 15 hours per week is required). Monday – Friday, afternoons and evenings on school days; morning and afternoons on non-school days. Summer employment optional. Additional Hours are available.
Benefits can include: paid holidays, PTO, pension, short/long term disability, free Boys & Girls Club membership for your children.
Submit a completed employment application available on our website: https://www.bgclub.com/job-application
Responsibilities and Duties
Youth Development Specialists plans and implements programs within these core program areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship, Workforce Development, Social Recreation, STEM, and The Arts.
Key Roles:
- Provide a Safe, Inclusive, and Fun Environment for Youth and Teens
- Prepare and Mentor Youth and Teens for Success
- Program Planning, Implementation, and Documentation
- Supervision of Youth and Teens
- Enforce Club Expectations and Policies
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
- No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Must be available 3-5 afterschool shifts per week to be considered. All sites have different end and start times. Please review job details for specific location shift hours.
Experience:
- working, mentoring, volunteering, developing youth: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health InsuranceSalary : $15