Program Specialist- School Site

Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County is seeking a Program Specialist to implement and supervise after-school and summer programs at a Durango site. The role reports to the Site Director and focuses on safe, engaging youth activities.

The position requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, and a credential or experience with children. CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain is required. On-site supervision and program planning are key elements of the job.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (or the ability to be certified).

Responsibilities

• Promote safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the Club site at all times.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Promote and stimulate program participation, welcome new members and participate in their orientation process.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Assist in planning and conducting programs and activities.
• Recognize members for participation in program activities.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the program area on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain daily contact with club staff, club members, supervisor and volunteers to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and understand guidelines/instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Behavior management

Communication

Public interaction

Program planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early childhood credential I

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Program Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Program
REPORTS TO: Site Director

JOB SUMMARY

A program specialist implements and supervises all programs and activities provided at a Club site or program area during our after-school and/or summer program.

WORK SCHEDULE (depends on location and season)

School year

Mondays-Fridays- 2-6pm at a Durango School site

Summer

Mon-Thurs shifts fall between 7:30a-5:30p

Fri shifts fall between 7:30a-12:30p, every other Friday

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Promote safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the Club site at all times.
• 2. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• 3. Promote and stimulate program participation, welcome new members and participate in their orientation process.
• 4. Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• 5. Assist in planning and conducting programs and activities.
• 6. Recognize members for participation in program activities.
• 7. Maintain the cleanliness of the program area on an ongoing basis.
• 8. Maintain daily contact with club staff, club members, supervisor and volunteers to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and understand guidelines/instructions.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED- Based on School Site Licensing Requirements

• Verifiable Experience with Children
  • 455 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual (must get a verification letter from previous employer OR
    
  • A current early childhood professionalcredential level I (1) or higher
• Ability to pass a background check and child abuse and neglect check

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

• Must be at least 18 years old.
  
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (or the ability to be certified).

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.