Teen Specialist

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Branch Director

DIVISION: Operations

DIRECT REPORTS: None

JOB SUMMARY

The Part-Time Teen Specialist is responsible for developing programs, activities, and services that prepare youth and teens for success by creating a safe and positive Club environment that facilitates achievement and results in designated outcomes. Responsibilities include: Club operations, program management, and supervision of members.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES

•  Ensures the safety and security of staff, members, volunteers, facility, and Club assets

• Supports annual recruitment, member retention, and attendance goals

• Supports collaborative relationships with community partners, Middle Schools and High Schools

• Opens and closes the Club; provide direct supervision during operating hours

• Leads and implements planning, development, and evaluation of Club programs and services to ensure they meet priority outcomes and member needs

• Promotes and stimulates members interest and participation in Club-wide programs, including support for Middle School programming that creates a pathway for teen program involvement

• Tracks teen attendance and participation data

• Maintains productive and effective working relationships with parents, organization staff and management in accomplishing goals and objectives

• Fosters supportive and healthy interactions for members and develop a Club culture that includes physical and

emotional safety, respect, inclusion, and free of bullying

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 6 youth development or related experience

• Must obtain/maintain a current CPR & First Aid certification (within first 90 days of employment)

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

• •Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures

• •Ability to oversee the physical property and assets of the Club

• •Knowledge of vehicles to ensure that they are always operating safely

• •Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery

• •Ability to maintain and cultivate excellent member/family and community relationships and possess excellent customer service skills

• •Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• •Familiarity with principles and practices of supervision

• •Ability to communicate with parents, maintain confidentiality and engage in respectful interactions

• •Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy

• Ability to support the efficiency of Volunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

• Travel between BGCAZ Branches, schools and community sites is required. Must meet the insurance standards of BGC.

• Work is performed in Branches and the community

• Evening or weekend hours required on an as needed basis