Youth Development Specialist - Swift Kids Branch
Boys & Girls Club of the Valley - Glendale, Arizona, us, 85318
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6420 W. Maryland Ave.
Glendale, Az. 85301
JOB SUMMARY The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and supervising programs and activities for youth and/or teens.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club (arts, gym, etc) • Manages administrative duties to include: calendars, lesson plans, pre/post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking • Transports youth and/or teens to various club locations via BGCMP vehicles • Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed • Assists with Federal Food program as directed
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate • Must obtain/maintain a current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler's Certification (within first 90 days of employment) • Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS • Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures • Ability to participates in investigations • Ability to support the physical property and assets of the Club • Ability to manage small and large groups of youth in various settings. • Ability to implement effective individual behavior management • Ability to maintain and cultivate excellent member/family and community relationships and possess excellent customer service skills • Ability to interact effectively and communicate (in writing and orally) with a variety of youth, staff, volunteers, families, and community members. • Ability to establish learning objectives for program and activities • Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery • Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy • Ability to support the efficiency of Volunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations
WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING • Travel between Boys & Girls Club of the valley site and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community as needed. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Club of the Valley. • Work is primarily performed in the Club and local community • Hours are based on school calendar - evening hours are required during the school year; hours will vary during summer and school breaks; occasional weekend hours are required
EXPECTATION of EXCELLENCE Boys & Girls Club of the Valley supports a culture of excellence in all we do and all employees are expected to reflect these values in their daily responsibilities.