Youth Development Specialist II - Sports and Healthy Lifestyles (Windward Clubhouse)

Position Overview

The Youth Development Specialist – Sports & Healthy Lifestyles is responsible for leading and supporting athletic programming, recreational activities, and healthy lifestyle initiatives for youth ages 6–17. This role helps foster teamwork, confidence, leadership, and positive decision-making through organized sports and wellness-focused programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate engaging sports and healthy lifestyle activities
• Organize and oversee youth sports leagues, including volleyball, basketball, and flag football
• Coordinate league logistics, schedules, equipment, and end-of-season recognition events
• Lead daily physical activities that encourage movement, teamwork, and participation
• Implement healthy lifestyle programming throughout the school year
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers, coaches, and parent support for league activities
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, staff, and community partners
• Support transportation coordination and supervision for games and activities
• Maintain organized inventories of sports equipment and uniforms
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth preferred
• Knowledge of sports programming, recreation, or youth athletics preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Energetic, dependable, and able to motivate youth in a positive way
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Valid Hawai‘i driver’s license preferred
• Availability for occasional evenings or weekends as needed

About Boys & Girls Club Of Hawai‘i

Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i is dedicated to enabling all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Through mentorship, safe spaces, and enriching programs, we provide critical support during out-of-school hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.