Tiger Team - Part Time

Starting at $19.50!!

Organization Information:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM), an affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, is a comprehensive out-of-school provider designed to support the most vulnerable youth in the Midlands. Our vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and leadership, and living a healthy lifestyle. It is our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy, and caring members of society. Safety, Accountability, Positivity, Integrity, Professionalism, and Respectfulness are our core values that are embedded in our everyday culture.

Position Summary:

The Traveling Program Specialist is a member of the BGCM Tiger Team and provides flexible, on-demand program support across all BGCM sites. Assigned by the Area Manager, COO or HR based on Club needs, this role steps into any Club and immediately becomes part of the on-site team, helping fill staffing gaps and keeping the Club Experience strong for every member. The Traveling Program Specialist establishes the BGCM motto “Safety First & Always” every day, at every site. This person delivers programs to members in grades KG–12 (Younger members, KG–5th grade; Middle School members, 6th–8th grade; and High School members, 9th–12th grade) in the areas of Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Arts, Character & Leadership, STEM, Outdoor Education, Aquatics, and other assigned programs. The Traveling Program Specialist ensures quality programming and effective guidance by using the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development and the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) tool, routinely assessing progress toward goals and adjusting activities as needed. This person may also provide member transportation in BGCM’s 10-person van and/or 15-person people mover. This person adapts quickly to new teams and environments and is always ready to jump in and lead an activity at any Club, on any day.

Essential Functions:

Multi-Site Support and Flexibility:

• Support all BGCM Clubs based on priority staffing and program needs
• Collaborate daily with the Director of Operations and Operations Leaders to confirm site assignments; adjust quickly when assignments change
• Quickly learn each Club’s layout, routines, schedule, members, staff, and safety procedures, and integrate seamlessly into the on-site team
• Follow the direction of the assigned Club Director and Club Experience Professional while on site
• Share feedback with the Director of Operations on site needs and opportunities observed across Clubs
• Assist with front office duties when needed

A Safe and Positive Environment:

• Comply with all BGCM safety requirements and establish “Safety First & Always” every day, at every site
• Assist with supervision of members and help maintain required DHHS staff-to-member ratios in every space
• Make children and youth feel physically and emotionally safe and part of the group by fostering an inclusive environment, addressing bullying and teasing, effectively managing groups including disruptive behavior and conflict, and maintaining a sense of order
• Set and maintain appropriate and culturally sensitive physical and emotional boundaries in interactions with members and staff
• Model and reinforce BGCM core values—Safety, Accountability, Positivity, Integrity, Professionalism, and Respectfulness—in every interaction

Program Delivery and Quality:

• Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate programs and activities to members in grades KG–12 across all core program areas, as assigned
• Implement BGCM/BGCA curricula using the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development and PQA standards
• Routinely assess progress toward program goals and adjust activities as necessary to ensure quality is always present
• Step into an existing Club program schedule and keep programming consistent for members when regular staff are absent
• Develop academic skills with members that promote positive outcomes

Member Development and Belonging:

• Build genuine, appropriate relationships with members at every site; learn their names and interests
• Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among members
• Use Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to support members’ self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
• Help celebrate and recognize members in support of each Club’s member recognition practices

Records and Administration:

• Maintain accurate and timely records for activities, attendance, and meals at each assigned site
• Complete accurate and timely incident reports, with proper documentation, within 24 hours
• Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other BGCM systems to develop, organize, and complete tasks and projects
• Provide transportation for members in BGCM vehicles when needed

General Requirements:

• Ability to earn and maintain mandatory CPR & First Aid certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements to drive a BGCM vehicle
• Must be able to pass a drug test, criminal background check, and driving record review
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between Club sites and meetings
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Flexibility to work at different sites on short notice, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of progress toward a college degree preferred
• 1–2 years of experience working with youth; experience with at-risk youth preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• Knowledge of youth development for grades KG–12 and/or the specific grades assigned
• Knowledge of Social & Emotional Learning (SEL): self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
• Ability to interact positively with members, individually and in groups, using strength-based approaches, respectful communication, and affirmative techniques such as developing trust, listening, and engaging with members
• Experience working with and demonstrating compassion toward vulnerable populations and individuals with diverse backgrounds, both individually and in groups
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments, teams, and routines with ease
• Willingness to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, and build trust with colleagues
• Ability to read and write to complete reports and properly document program and organizational data
• Ability to function effectively in a virtual environment and serve as a technology advocate
• Proficiency with Windows, Internet, Microsoft Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms, Google Platform (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), and the ability to learn KidTrax/CitySpan and other BGCM systems

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies (KSACs):

·         Knowledge: Youth Development (KG–12), Child & Youth Development Principles, Member & Customer Service, Safety & Security, English Language, Program Quality Standards.

·         Skills: Active Listening, Collaboration, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Savvy, Judgment & Decision Making, Record Keeping, Self-Monitoring, Patience, Social Perceptiveness, Time Management.

·         Abilities: Deductive & Inductive Reasoning, Integrity & Ethics, Oral Expression & Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Written Comprehension & Expression, Adaptability, Flexibility.

·         Competencies: Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Initiative, Interpersonal Skills, Planning & Organizing, Problem Solving.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (“Occasionally” means up to ? of working time, “regularly” means between ? and ? of working time, and “frequently” means ? or more of working time.)

• Must possess the mindset of “Up & Active” with youth
• Must be able to regularly sit and stand, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, twist trunk or neck, climb, and grasp or squeeze with both hands in completing required tasks
• Must be able to participate in active recreation and games with members, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to frequently talk or hear
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 15–25 lbs. in a sound and safe manner
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to effectively operate the telephone system and other office equipment
• Must be able to deal with normal levels of stress
• Must be able to travel between BGCM Club sites regularly, often on short notice
• Must be able to work at special events, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), and meet Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands' vehicle insurance eligibility requirements to transport members and perform job-related travel.

Working Conditions:

• Daily or weekly site assignments that may change based on organizational needs
• Workload may fluctuate throughout the year
• Typical Club environment: work must be completed satisfactorily in a setting with significant distractions, including staff, members, parents, volunteers, and vendors moving through and conversing, phones ringing, loud noises, and frequent interruptions
• Outdoor weather conditions

Job Performance Expectations:

• Accountability — commitment to youth development and the stewardship of resources
• Integrity and Ethics — honesty, fairness, transparency, and consistency
• Job Knowledge — continuous learning to include all BGCA and mandated State of Nebraska/Iowa certifications and grant certifications to remain compliant and progressive
• Quality — continued improvement
• Teamwork — demonstrated solidarity to meaningful and considerate relationships
• Trainings — completion of BGCA, mandated State of Nebraska/Iowa, and grant certifications
• Flexibility — readiness to serve wherever BGCM members need us most

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