Job Description

TITLE:

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

PART-TIME TEMPORARY

NON-EXEMPT

15-29 hours per week

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Partners with the Site Director and other Youth Development Specialists in supervising and supporting the development of club members through summer camp programs. Plans, implements, and supervises youth development activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Recreation, Social-Emotional Learning, Leadership, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. Upholds and models the Mission and Values of the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County

KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

Prepare Youth for Success:

Creates a positive Club environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes Promotes and stimulates program participation Provides a wide-range of skill-building opportunities Provides guidance, mentorship, and role modeling to members

Program Development and Implementation:

Plans, prepares, and implements high-quality programs, services, and activities for drop-in members Supervises and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, enrichment, and quality in programs Develops and maintains the appearance, safety, and design of program spaces Participates in ongoing staff development and training activities Prepares periodic activity reports

Supervision:

Ensures a safe environment by carefully maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies Ensures safe, fun, and engaging participation of members by way of supervision, promotion of positive behavior and interactions, proactive redirection, and conflict resolution Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Maintains close, daily contact with Club professionals and volunteer staff, Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information; discuss issues; explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; advise/counsel. Has regular contact with members as needed to guide, redirect, discipline, advise, and counsel to ensure participation in programs.

External:

As directed by the supervisor, communicates with external community groups, schools, members' parents, and others to assist in resolving problems and to support member growth and development.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work and volunteer experience Experience working with children Knowledge of youth development Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems Ability to deal with the general public Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment Ability to manage oneself in a positive, productive, and professional way Ability to follow and model policies and procedures Mandatory CPR and First Aid certification (Club will provide training, if needed) Valid State Driver's License
THANK YOU for your INTEREST and for applying to work with us at BGCPC!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 29 per week

Work Location: In person