Relief Youth Development Specialist

About the role

Position Summary: The Youth Development Specialist is primarily responsible for coverage support for clubs. The major responsibility of this role is to deliver quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events. This position has specific programming and operational responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations. The role serves multiple clubhouse locations in Boston and Chelsea, including Dorchester (Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club and Franklin Hill Club), Chelsea (Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club), Charlestown (Grousbeck Club of Charlestown), South Boston (Edgerley Family South Boston Club), Roxbury (Yawkey Club of Roxbury and Orchard Gardens Club), and Mattapan (Josh Kraft Mattapan Teen Center).

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote and in-person learning support for BGCB members, core programs, and activities.
• Provide supervision and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area and throughout the clubhouse as appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments, other BGCB clubhouses, and community organizations.
• Maintain safe and clean program area(s), including securing and maintaining materials, equipment, and other resources.
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Assist in evaluation efforts, including the annual member survey, to assess impact.
• Perform other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations or Program Area Manager.

Requirements

General BGCB expectations include modeling healthy behavior, fostering child‑friendly and inclusive environments for youth of all abilities, participating in annual professional development, and helping maintain an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 1 year experience providing recreation programs for youth.
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Must be or become CPR/FA certified.
• Ability to multi‑task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours, especially as seasons and service needs change.

Skills

• MS Office and web competency (preferred).
• Ability to work up to an 8‑hour shift.

Schedule

During the summer, clubhouse hours operate from 8:00 am‑6:00 pm; hours vary during regular after‑school programming. The position may be split into two shifts if necessary.