Youth Development Specialist Seasonal-Gabel Branch

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt     REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION:    1330 N. 15th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006

JOB SUMMARY
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 (arts, gym, etc)
    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

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 the Valley sites 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 the Valley
    Work is primarily performed in the Club and local community
    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