What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Specialist position at Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley?
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Branch Director
DIVISION: Operations
DIRECT REPORTS: None
JOB SUMMARY
The Part-Time Teen Specialist is responsible for developing programs, activities, and services that prepare youth and teens for success by creating a safe and positive Club environment that facilitates achievement and results in designated outcomes. Responsibilities include: Club operations, program management, and supervision of members.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES
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Ensures the safety and security of staff, members, volunteers, facility, and Club assets
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Supports annual recruitment, member retention, and attendance goals
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Supports collaborative relationships with community partners, Middle Schools and High Schools
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Opens and closes the Club; provide direct supervision during operating hours
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Leads and implements planning, development, and evaluation of Club programs and services to ensure they meet priority outcomes and member needs
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Promotes and stimulates members interest and participation in Club-wide programs, including support for Middle School programming that creates a pathway for teen program involvement
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Tracks teen attendance and participation data
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Maintains productive and effective working relationships with parents, organization staff and management in accomplishing goals and objectives
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Fosters supportive and healthy interactions for members and develop a Club culture that includes physical and
emotional safety, respect, inclusion, and free of bullying
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
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Must be at least 21 years of age - Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 6 youth development or related experience
- Must obtain/maintain a current CPR & First Aid certification (within first 90 days of employment)
- Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS
Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures- Ability to oversee the physical property and assets of the Club
- Knowledge of vehicles to ensure that they are always operating safely
- Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery
- Ability to maintain and cultivate excellent member/family and community relationships and possess excellent customer service skills
- Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Familiarity with principles and practices of supervision
- Ability to communicate with parents, maintain confidentiality and engage in respectful interactions
- 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
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Travel between BGCAZ Branches, schools and community sites is required. Must meet the insurance standards of BGC. - Work is performed in Branches and the community
- Evening or weekend hours required on an as needed basis