Youth Development Specialist (3612)

Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley is seeking a part-time Youth Development Specialist in Appleton, WI. This role involves planning and implementing various youth programs, ensuring engagement and a safe environment for members aged 6-18.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, good knowledge of youth development, and excellent communication skills. Join us in making a positive impact in the community through youth activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college or teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of youth development and excellent communication skills are critical.
• Ability to work with youth ages 6-18 in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure youth programs prepare members for success and engage them effectively.
• Coordinate and promote program participation.
• Supervise members to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Knowledge of youth development

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to motivate youth

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College or teaching experience preferred

Job description

Job Details: Location: Appleton, WI 54914; Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00; Position: Youth Development Specialist.

Hours: Part-Time (Monday - Friday).

Position Overview

The Youth Development Specialist will be responsible for assisting with planning, implementing, supervising and evaluating activities in a variety of areas, such as academic, computer lab, arts and crafts, physical education, good character and citizenship, and health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in program at all times; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Coordinate, promote, and stimulate participation in programs at the Club.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop‑in members and visitors.
• Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Assist with daily activities.
• Prior to its start, ensure all equipment needed for programs/activities is gathered and in working order.
• Actively engage Club members in programs and activities and encourage participation by all members.
• Record participation numbers for all programs/activities facilitated.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College or teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability and desire to work with youth ages 6-18 in a variety of environments, including small group and large group settings.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Club personnel, Board of Directors and Club parents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley (BGCFV) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BGCFV complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.