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Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego

Program Specialist - Polster Clubhouse

Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Are you passionate about making a difference and working with kids? As a Program Specialist with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County, you’ll guide a group of about 20 students in a fun, safe, and supportive afterschool environment. You'll be their mentor, coach, and role model, helping them grow and succeed.In this role, you'll plan exciting lessons and create an engaging space where kids feel inspired. If you have great leadership skills, a knack for communication, and tons of patience, we want you on our team!Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us create a positive place where kids thrive!Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

required.Proficiency in Standard English; Spanish is a plus.Must pass criminal background check, fingerprinting, and pre-employment drug screening.First Aid and CPR certification.At least six months of experience working with youth in classroom, afterschool, or recreation settings.Strong Math and English skills (K-12).Excellent communication skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management:

Plan and run engaging activities in areas like academics, fitness, and character development. Align daily activities with monthly themes, and interact with members, volunteers, staff, and parents.Leadership:

Supervise groups, handle potential issues, and apply BGCNWSD procedures. Manage behavior and support positive choices.Reporting:

Complete time cards, incident reports, and other materials accurately. Provide updates to the site supervisor and suggest improvements.Safety:

Ensure proper supervision, report and document injuries, and maintain a clean environment. Monitor student attendance and ensure safety protocols are followed.Engagement:

Foster a positive environment, model appropriate behavior, and maintain program cleanliness.Other Responsibilities

Site Maintenance:

Keep the site clean, including tables, floors, and bathrooms. Assist with meal preparation and cleanup.Transportation:

Reliable transportation to and from the site.Confidentiality:

Maintain confidentiality in staff and member matters.Compliance:

Adhere to all organizational policies and obtain necessary approvals for activities and forms.Additional Duties:

Perform other tasks related to the afterschool program as assigned.Work Environment

Work in a dynamic, interactive, and physically stimulating environment.Handle distractions and interruptions while meeting objectives and deadlines.Implement activities and ensure safety.Skills

Physical Abilities:

Stand, walk, bend, and engage in physical activity with students. Lift up to 20 pounds.Collaboration:

Work effectively with staff, parents, and community leaders.Communication:

Demonstrate sensitivity and effective communication.Organization:

Strong organizational and management skills.Developmental Knowledge:

Understand the needs of school-age children and manage large groups.The Club is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Club policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.The Club is committed to providing equal opportunities and complying with applicable laws. This commitment applies to everyone involved in the operations of the Club. Our team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are committed to preventing and correcting unlawful discrimination by any employee, supervisor, co-worker, client or customer or anyone else you may encounter in the course of your work.

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