YOUTH DEV SPECIALIST

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 1,998,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is seeking an entry-level, part-time staff member for the Richmond club in Richmond, TX. The role focuses on planning and delivering youth programs across education, athletics, arts & crafts, technology and games rooms.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years’ experience with youth; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Strong communication, organizational skills, and basic Office software proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years’ experience working with youth and families required.
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate programs across core areas (education, athletics, arts & crafts, technology, games room).
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Plan and implement noncompetitive programs for drop-in members daily.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers; provide feedback; support development opportunities.
• Engage parents regarding club participation and opportunities.
• Ensure safety and maintain a productive environment; manage resources and budget with Club Director.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Youth program experience

Planning & organizing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Richmond Club - Richmond, TX 77469

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $14.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

FUNCTION – SCOPE STATEMENT

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates all programs and activities in the Core Program areas including education, athletics, arts & crafts, technology and games room. Develop and foster healthy relationships, with all members, at the assigned club.

MAJOR JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of member and quality of programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Planning, organizing and implementing a range of noncompetitive programs and activities for drop in members and visitors daily.
• Initiating new and creative program activities. Promoting and stimulating program participation.
• Identifying opportunities for implementing new programs to benefit club members.
• Monitoring and evaluation of program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly staff meetings.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members.
• Manage facilities and ensure a productive environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order.
• Recommend and requisition supplies needed for assigned area.
• Work with Club Director to prepare department budget.
• Recruit, train and manage assigned volunteers; provide ongoing feedback; identify and support development opportunities.
• Engage parents regarding opportunities and expectations of club members, as well as general club participation.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with staff on special events and facilitate programs in any department when needed.
• Must participate in the Safe Passages Program Pick-Up Program as needed.
• Complete any required or mandated trainings and/or professional development

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years ‘experience working with youth and families required.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in working with youth required.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written required. Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) required.
• Must be able to interpret Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc. programs and philosophy.
• Valid Texas driver’s license preferred (may be required at some Club locations).
• Must adhere to the BGCGH Employee Code of Conduct.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel. External: Maintain contact as needed with eternal community groups, schools, member’s parents and other to assist in resolving problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.