Youth Development Specialist Berlin

Title: Youth Development Staff - Berlin

Position: Area Director

Location: Berlin

Wage: $12-$14/ hour

Shift: School Year: M-F 3:00-8:00pm

Summer: 7:00am- 5:30pm

15-25 hours per week

Job Summary:

The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area is seeking qualified staff to plan and implement programs. There are several openings for Youth Development Staff and we are seeking to fill them with a variety of talented people who can provide diverse programming opportunities to youth in the community. Staff members are required to plan implement supervise and evaluate programs and activities provided in a specific program area; such as education technology arts and crafts physical education/sports and health & wellness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes and attracts members with appropriate displays information and recognition.
• Foster fun & creativity in a high-energy fast-paced environment.
• Promote and stimulate program participation in all areas.
• Encourage new member registration.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Effectively implement and administer programs services and activities as assigned for drop-in members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs services and activities to ensure the safety of members quality of programs and appearance and cleanliness of the unit at all times.
• Prepare periodic activity & outcome measurement reports.
• May participate in special programs and/or events outside of typical work hours.
• Ensure program areas are clean and organized to promote a safe and engaging environment for all participants
• Serve as a Mandated Child Abuse Reporter.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; High school Juniors & Seniors (16 yrs.) are eligible to apply.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development strategies.
• Proven ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability and commitment to role model and promote a lifestyle of health wellness and fitness to members and their families.
• Proven ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Be certified in CPR/First Aid (will train).
• Valid drivers license and good driving history.
• Must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Able to interact physically with children during program activities.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to think clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to function in a loud environment with high energy interacting with multiple-aged members.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including outdoor activities and possible trip assignments.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

The Boys & Girls Club of Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices and laws. The Club strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age (40 or over) physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information marital status use of lawful products outside of the workplace honesty testing declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.