Youth Development Specialist

Job description Job Title : Youth Development Specialist Job Status : Part-Time, Non-Exempt Reports To : Assistant Unit Director Summary : Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo (BGCT), an Affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, empowers the young people who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens by providing high-quality and impactful out-of-school time programming for youth in grades K-12.

BGCT serves over 5,000 youth per year throughout Northwest Ohio. The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) is responsible for planning and implementing nationally recognized programs created by Boys & Girls Clubs of America while promoting and encouraging program participation and engagement.

Job Type : Part-time, Sick and Personal time available Pay : $14.50 per hour Duties & Responsibilities : Program Development & Implementation Build positive and appropriate relationships with members.

Enforce member expectations at all times. Maintain a program area schedule that satisfies the diverse interests and abilities of Club members;

ensure programming is age-appropriate. Maintain a program that is safe, positive, and encourages youth development through quality experiences and high standards of achievement.

Promote the development of social and emotional skills. Manage classroom conduct and exhibit problem-solving skills needed to redirect behavior.

Maintain daily and monthly attendance records during programming. Professionalism Demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm towards Club members, parents, and visitors;

offer exceptional customer service experience at all times. Model and encourage positive behavior and interactions between members.

Maintain a clean, welcoming, and visually attractive program space; update displays and overall program space regularly.

Additional Responsibilities Work with staff on special events and / or events in other departments; Assume other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications : A minimum of 1 year of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.

Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements : Ability to work in a Club environment with possible extended periods of movement and engagement with members and staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental ability, status as a disabled veteran or any other classification protected by law.

DISCLAIMER : The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.

It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Disclaimer : Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability.

Disclaimer : Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability. Powered by JazzHR