YOUTH DEV SPECIALIST - Buffalo Creek

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is seeking an experienced youth programs coordinator for Buffalo Creek Club in Houston, TX 77080. This part-time role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating a range of education, athletics, arts & crafts, technology and games activities for members.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years’ experience with youth and families, and strong communication skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and evaluate youth programs in core areas.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Organize noncompetitive daily activities for drop-in members.
• Identify opportunities for new programs to benefit members.
• Monitor program outcomes and participate in staff meetings.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment and supervise members.
• Manage facilities and inventory of program equipment and supplies.
• Assist with department budget planning.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
• Engage parents about opportunities and expectations of club members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Buffalo Creek Club - Houston, TX 77080, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM 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.