Youth Development Specialist

Job Type

Part-time, Sick and Personal time available

Pay

$14.50 per hour

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 community leaders.
• 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 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.