Youth Development Specialist Teen Center - Colangelo Branch

Bgcaz; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bgcaz in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Youth Development Specialist to plan, implement, coordinate and supervise programs for youth and teens, ensuring engaging, safe activities across club areas.

The role includes leading programs (arts, gym), managing calendars and lesson plans, transporting youth, maintaining documentation, and supporting the Federal Food program as directed while upholding strong member and family relations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club (arts, gym, etc)
• Manages administrative duties to include: calendars, lesson plans, pre/post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking
• Transports youth and/or teens to various club location via BGCMP vehicles
• Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed
• Assists with Federal Food program as directed

Skills

Youth program management

Safety and compliance

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Valid Arizona driver’s license

Job description

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Branch Director

DIVISION: Club Operations

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

JOBSUMMARY

The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and supervising programs and activities for youth and/or teens.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES

• Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club (arts, gym, etc)
• Manages administrative duties to include: calendars, lesson plans, pre/post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking
• Transports youth and/or teens to various club location svia BGCMP vehicles
• Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed
• Assists with Federal Food program as directed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION

• Mustpossessa high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Must obtain/maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification (within first 90 days of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have and maintain valid Arizona driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures
• Ability to participate in investigations
• Ability to support the physical property and assets of the Club
• Ability to manage small and large groups of youth in various settings.
• Ability to implement effective individual behavior management
• Ability To Maintain And cultivate excellent member/family and community relationshipsand possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact effectively and communicate (in writing and orally) with a variety of youth, staff, volunteers, families, and community members.
• Ability to establish learning objectivesfor program and activities
• Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery
• Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy
• Ability to support the efficiency of Volunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations