Lead Youth Development Specialist - Ladmo branch

Lead Youth Development Specialist

This is a part-time position, working approximately 10-25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, at $15.00 an hour. Paid training and orientation are required.

Job Summary:

The Lead Youth Development Specialist works with Branch leadership and Youth Development Professionals to ensure high-quality programming and youth development practices are implemented throughout the Branch. Boys & Girls Clubs offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas (Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation) and several specialized initiatives.

All programs are designed to drive positive outcomes for youth and reinforce necessary life skills. The Lead Youth Development Specialist will assist with Branch program planning, program implementation, member program coordination and supervision of programs and activities for youth and/or teens.

Job Responsibilities:

Employs BGCAZ "Rules of Engagement" in day to day interactions with staff

Facilitates programs/sessions modeling group management, program instruction, and youth engagement practices to ensure healthy and safe program environments

Assist Youth Development Specialists with program planning (including calendars and lesson plans), daily preparation, participant data collection and high-quality practices to boost engagement

Informally observes Youth Development Professionals and provide feedback and coaching, including coordination of shadow/observation opportunities for new Youth Development Professionals

Plan, promote and conduct specialized event and programs, including Leagues

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

Must have six months employment with BGCAZ (preferred)

Additional Responsibilities:

Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.

Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.

May include assisting with food program.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills
- Required:

Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures

Ability to participate 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:

Some travel required between BGCAZ Branches, schools and community sites