Before Care Youth Development Specialist - Murphy Creek P-8

Description

Company Description


At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, our Club staff members wear many hats - they're teachers, coaches, mentors, community superheroes, and all-around awesome ambassadors of fun and learning! They're not just responsible for unlocking the doors to our Clubs; they're unlocking doors to new worlds and incredible possibilities for kids and communities all over Metro Denver.


Imagine joining a team that's all about inspiring and empowering every child to reach for the stars. We're a group of passionate, diverse, and dedicated individuals who believe in the potential of every young mind. We're curious explorers, compassionate leaders, and enthusiastic champions of the Club experience. And guess what? We absolutely love what we do!


Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


We develop and nurture a community where everyone can reach their full potential. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, we continuously focus our efforts to ensure that our team members, Club members, and communities come together to cultivate a diverse landscape where everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources.


At BGCMD, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives contribute to the success of our team. While we have outlined certain requirements for this role, we encourage all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to considering all applications and finding the right individual who brings a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization.


Job Description


Our Club staff members are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. They don't just open the doors of our Clubs - they open the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across Metro Denver.


When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do.


Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is seeking motivated, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team as Before Care Youth Development Specialists to help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for youth before school starts. This position supports the planning, supervision and implementation of a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within Athletics, Cultural Arts Education and Stem for our Before Care programs at club sites.

What You'll Do

• Greet and supervise Club members during early morning programming
• Lead quiet, structured, or enrichment activities (reading, games, breakfast, etc.)
• Build positive relationships with youth and families
• Ensure a safe and inclusive space where members feel supported and ready for the school day
• Support daily check-in and transitions from Club to school

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• One year experience directly serving youth (i.e., working or volunteering at school, camp, coaching, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic classroom management and the ability to direct youth and provide them with clear steps and tools that support goals achievement.
• Experience with lesson plan creation and implementation
• Bilingual- Spanish preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to complete reports, properly document programs, and utilize organizational data
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
• The successful candidate will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required.
• The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs.
• Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
• Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communications with staff, Club members, and families, as well as to follow safety and procedural guidelines accurately.