Youth Development Specialist

APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION AT BGCAZ.ORG

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JOB SUMMARY: In addition to the job summary below, Swift is looking for those possible candidates that have a skill set in coaching/teaching sports such as basketball, flag football and soccer, as well as a candidate that has a skill set within the world of STEM/tech for youth. Please read the job summary below.

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club. Such as Arts & Crafts, Sports, Computer/STEM, Character & Leadership and/or Academics & Literacy.

* Manages administrative duties to include: calendars, lesson plans, pre/post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking

* Transports youth and/or teens to various club locations via BGCMP vehicles. Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed.

* Assists with Federal Food program as directed if needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Must obtain/maintain a current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s 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 participates in 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
- Ability to maintain and cultivate excellent member/family and community relationships and possess excellent 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 to establish learning objectives for 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 of Volunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING
- Travel between Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix site and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix
- Work is primarily performed in the Club and local community. There will be outreaching events during school lunch breaks in which field activities/sports will be the focus. These are before programming occurs in the clubhouse during after school times. Program hours typically range from 10am-2pm
- Hours are based on school calendar - evening hours are required during the school year; hours will vary during summer and school breaks; occasional weekend hours are required with prior notification for need.

Perks & Benefits

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley closes down operations during the December holidays and offers a bonus week of time off!
• Planet Fitness Gym Membership at no cost! (after 90 days of employment)
• $1,000.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement (available after 1 year of employment)
• Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Programming Fees Waived for children of employees*
• Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Sports & Entertainment tickets occasionally provided at no cost when available

*Waived membership fees apply to year-round staff AND summer seasonal staff! Note: Some fees not waived I.e. field trip expenses, sports league expenses, transportation, supplies etc.

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers affordable after-school and summer programming for 16,000 young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. There is a reason BGCAZ is the largest childcare provider in the Valley: Parents trust BGCAZ to provide a safe, positive, fun environment for their kids out-of-school time.

EXPECTATION of EXCELLENCE
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix supports a culture of excellence in all we do and all employees are expected to reflect these values in their daily responsibilities. To be sure we meet our obligations for high performance in all areas, we organize our goals and efforts under these six Pillars of Excellence:

ACCOUNTABILITY- We act with integrity, accept responsibility for our actions and fulfill our commitments.

TEAMWORK- We thrive on collaboration and believe we can achieve greatness together.

HEALTHY LIVING- We strive for energizing integration of work and home and support a healthy lifestyle to model for our Club Kids.

CLARITY- We are open, honest and respectful in our communication, direction and interactions.

PASSION- We genuinely care about our mission and believe "Kids come first"!

INNOVATION- We are creative problem solvers, empowered to take action and always striving for unique and new ways to improve programs and procedures.

APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION AT BGCAZ.ORG

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If you have questions about the position, please call 623.939.6952 and ask for the branch director Eric T. Watkins

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000