Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of teens? Do you have experience in youth development, education, or recreation? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our teen program specialist position.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative person who can plan and organize daily activities and programs for our teen club members. You will work with teens from diverse backgrounds and help them develop their skills, interests, and goals. You will also recruit, train, and supervise teen volunteers and mentors, and collaborate with other community organizations and partners
Primary Function:
The Teens Programs Specialist primary role is developing priority outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship for our members in middle and high school in accordance with UBGC policies and procedures.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Establish Teen Center programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success aligned with our priority outcomes.
- Take leadership on outreach efforts to recruit more members including; attending local school events, talking with teachers and other youth serving organizations
- Develop and implement weekly stay late programs for teens and tweens
- Academic Success: Ensure members are given the tools to succeed including working with local partners to provide tutoring, college campus visits, and guest speakers
- Healthy Lifestyle: Incorporate weekly Boys & Girls Clubs of America programming to promote living a healthy lifestyle. Work with Athletics department to ensure daily gym activities, work with local food service agencies to provide snacks and meals for teensCharacter & Citizenship: Establish chartered BGCA Keystone and Torch Clubs, encourage and engage members in community service and Club service programming
Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of teen members
Qualifications:
· Associates degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Strong communication skills, both oral and written
· Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems and parent communication
· Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Clean driving record- must be age 21+
· Mandatory CPR / First Aid certification- may be obtained within the first 6 months
· Bi-Lingual preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Boys & Girls Club: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person