Health and Wellness Specialist

Bgcaz; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is seeking a part-time Youth Development Specialist- Health & Wellness Instructor to supervise youth and deliver high-yield wellness activities. Under the Program Director, you will develop and facilitate programs, ensure safety, and guide volunteers to create an outcome-driven Club experience.

You will engage youth through nutrition, mental health, physical fitness, and stress management activities, coordinating wellness events and collecting outcomes data to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to Club’s changing needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and be comfortable adapting to new technology.
• If 21 or older, maintains a valid driver’s license and meets eligibility requirements to drive Club vehicles.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and facilitates programs and activities utilizing a formal curriculum.
• Directly runs programming and high-yield activities in assigned area.
• Implements programming emphasizing physical, mental and emotional wellbeing (nutrition, stress management, mental health, fitness).
• Plan and coordinate wellness events celebrating healthy living.
• Administers outcome measurement tools.
• Delivers programs with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Ensures program areas remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Adheres to BGCAZ policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making.
• Maintains Club equipment and property in good working order.
• Uses positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.
• Utilizes active supervision techniques with Club members.
• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values and beliefs.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming environment that embraces diversity.
• May assist with food program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for youth

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal & cooperative skills

Microsoft Suite

Multitask & adapt

Safety mindset

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Director

DIVISION:Club Operations

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

This is a part-time position, working approximately 10-25 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Paid training and orientation are required.

JOB SUMMARY

The Youth Development Specialist- Health & Wellness Instructor is responsible for the safety and supervision of Club members. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Youth Development Specialist delivers quality programs and high-yield health and wellness specific activities to Club members. Utilizes the organization’s mission, vision, and values to set members up for success and provide an outcome-driven Club experience. Responsibilities include but are not limited to program development and facilitation, program area safety and cleanliness, and providing guidance to volunteers. If 21 or older, responsibilities may include transporting members.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES: Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, organizes, and facilitates programs and activities utilizing a formal curriculum.

• Directly runs programming and high-yield activities in assigned area.

• Implements programming that highlights the importance of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing including but not limited to nutrition, stress management, positive mental health and physical fitness.

• .Plan and coordinate wellness events or initiatives to showcase youth’s achievements and celebrate healthy living.

• Administers outcome measurement tools.

• Delivers programs with an enthusiastic, high-energy, positive attitude

Health & Safety

• Ensures program areas remain safe, clean, and organized.

• Adheres to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making.

• Maintains Club equipment and property to ensure they stay in good working order.

• Uses positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.

• Utilizes active supervision techniques when working with Club members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.

• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.

• May include assisting with food program.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS - Required

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to Club’s changing needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and be comfortable adapting to new technology.
• If 21 or older, maintains a valid driver’s license and meets eligibility requirements to drive Club vehicles.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Recommended

• Direct youth programming experience.
• Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

• Some travel required between BGCAZ Branches, schools and community sites