Youth Program Specialist - FT- Arlington

About the role

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is accepting applications for Youth Program Specialist. The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for branch programming; youth program quality, branch operations, and facility and child safety and administrative compliance. Duties include but not limited to providing age appropriate services and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members; create an atmosphere of academic success, health, and fitness; accountable for fidelity of curriculum, programming and activities; implementing YPQ techniques. Responsible for performance and achieving goals; accountable for accurate and timely documentation and reporting; accountable for facility and child safety. There is potential for exposure to germs and illnesses. Employees are to follow all safety procedures and protocols. Work sites are located in low income areas, challenging neighborhoods, and growth neighborhoods. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and at times moderate or very loud. Position requires working with large groups of youth. At the branches youth receive targeted services in a safe, supportive environment from staff who believe in the organization's mission. The Club experience focuses on three priority outcomes Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles and Positive Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide age‑appropriate services and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members
• Create an atmosphere of academic success, health, and fitness
• Ensure fidelity of curriculum, programming and activities; implement YPQ techniques
• Drive performance and achieve program goals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reporting
• Oversee facility and child safety; follow all safety procedures and protocols
• Work in low‑income, challenging, and growth neighborhoods; adapt to loud work environments
• Supervise large groups of youth

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with youth

Qualifications

• Ability to work regular program hours with periodic evenings, nights, and weekends
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to set expectations and boundaries
• Ability to relate to at‑risk youth
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Ability to create programs and activities based on need
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office; familiar with iPad, tablets, and internet technology
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to pass agency background screens and drug screens at any time
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and at least 21 years of age for driving personal vehicle under company insurance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with 5% match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Pay

Minimum starting pay: $17.00 per hour