Job Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is seeking highly motivated Youth Development Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with youth and will be responsible for branch programming, youth program quality and branch operations. This is a part-time hourly position working with small to large groups of youth.

The Club Experience, provides over 31,000 youth each year with a safe, positive environment, supportive relationships, and opportunities to build the courage to dream. We nurture academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and workforce readiness.

Current hiring locations in Arlington:

• Kromer Branch - 200 E. Cravens Park Dr. Arlington, TX 76018
• Main Branch - 608 N. Elm Street, Arlington, Texas, 76011
• Dan Serna Branch - 2011 Wynn Terrace, Arlington, TX 76010
• North Branch - 2020 Baird Farm Road, Arlington, TX 76164

Requirements

Education and work experience requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with youth

Minimum Qualifications :

• Available to work during school year a 2:00pm - 7:00pm schedule, Monday – Friday and during summer, Monday - Friday between 7:30am - 6:00pm
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass all required background screens and drug screens at any time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of various program areas such as healthy lifestyles, culture and arts, academics, social development, and teen interests
• Work experience or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club)
• Some positions may require driving a company vehicle. Candidates must have a satisfactory driving record and a valid driver’s license for the operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties and to be covered under company insurance. The requirement is for employees to be a minimum of age 21.

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay: $14.00 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.