Youth Development Specialist; YDS; Hodgkins Boys & Girls Club

• Base Pay $19.84 - $20.50 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Company Description

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (BGCMD), our mission is more relevant than ever. When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do.

Come help light the way to big futures for Metro Denver kids and communities.

The Youth Development Specialist and the Youth Enrichment Specialist plans, supervises, and implements a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within Athletics, Cultural Arts, Education, STEM or Teen fields .

• Implement engaging, high-quality program offerings that align with positive youth development and trauma-informed practices.
• Utilize the Impact Resource Library to identify lessons plans that can be developed into engaging programming.
• Submit programming supply needs to the Program Manager in a timely manner to ensure that all necessary supplies are obtained prior to programming taking place.

• Support the Club Director’s vision of establish ing a youth-centered, safe, inclusive and engaging Club Culture that promote s positive Club member behaviors while also supporting a Club Culture that is welcoming of Club families and other external BGCMD stakeholders .
• Implement constructive youth development and trauma-informed practices throughout the Club to foster positive emotional, social, and enrichment experience for Club members.
• Build strong relationships with Club members, providing mentorship and guidance.

• Attend regular staff meetings and co llaborate with teammates to support Club culture and member engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility by substituting at other Clubs or participating in organization-wide events across the Denver Metro area.
• Participate in BGCMD January, May, and August training weeks and engage in any district/school-led professional development opportunities if applicable.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment by setting up and cleaning programming spaces and BGCMD vehicles.
• Support and enforce behavior expectations for members to ensure a respectful and structured setting.
• Assist with Club member recruitment and outreach efforts to engage youth and families.
• Uphold and enforce Club policies and procedures related to member safety and visitor access.
• Support Club events by preparing materials and coordinating logistics .
• Assist with light cleaning and organizing of front desk and shared spaces.
• Notify Club L eadership of any safety or security concerns.
• Collaborate with Club staff to implement BGCMD’s Standard Response Protocols when necessary.

• Transport Club members to field trips, athletics activities and other special events in accordance with BGCMD safety standards.
• Serve as a Club Substitute at a different Club location if that Club’s engagement necessitates additional staff.
• Youth Enrichment Specialist may be tasked with supporting school-day responsibilities such as recess duty or lunch duty depending on Club location.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age required by BGCMD policy and applicable youth-supervision requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with different age groups, teams, Club environments, and program areas.
• Ability to independently follow written schedules, lesson plans, safety procedures, and onsite direction.
• CPR, First Aid, medication administration, or other certifications required…