Youth Development Specialist - STEAM

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

1. Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
• Promote and stimulate program participation;
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Ensure that all programs and activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of Boys & Girls Club philosophies
• Provide support to youth and families at all times.

2. Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively plan, implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors with approval from Unit Director.
• Plan design and implement a STEAM program with goals and objectives for youth K-12.
• Facilitate and support STEAM activities including but limited to robotics, coding, arts, digital media, and enrichment programming.
• Complete Paxton Patterson STEAM module certificate training.
• Coordinate external vendors, presenters and instructors for STEAM-related enrichment programming.
• Collaborate with workforce, business, schools, colleges, museums, libraries, public service, community organizations, etc. to expand STEAM opportunities, including field trips and special events with approval from Unit Director.
• Maintain and track STEAM supplies and equipment ensuring organization and availability.
• Promote youth engagement and program participation through flyers, calendars, and social media with approval from Unit Director.
• Support the planning and execution of any STEAM showcase opportunities to show the youth’s work and creativity.
• Collect track enter and maintain accurate members registration, attendance and participation data in system such as My ClubHub Member Tracking System (MTS).
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings and special events.
• Manage youth behavior and reinforce rules of the club in all recreational areas.
• Model positive behavior and foster an inclusive engaging environment for all youth.
• Ensure program areas are safe, organized, and conducive to learning and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily and weekly activities for youth. Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills.
• Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
• Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
• Aid with the coordination and facilitation of BGCA National programs (Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, S.M.A.R.T. Moves, incentive programs, etc.)
• Establish communication links between members, parents, teachers, school staff, police, community leaders and supervisors.
• Assist in other program areas as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

3. Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety, risk management, and building security.
• Assist with the up-keep of Club maintenance and appearance.
• Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma / 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 (can obtain through Club)

• Valid State Drivers License (recommended)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to supervise large groups of children and coordination of their activities. A majority of time will be spent standing. Moderate lifting will be required from time to time.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits

• $20-$22/hr (Depending on Experience)
• Pension Plan (after meeting eligibility criteria)
• Paid Sick Time

• Training & Development