Job Description

The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for providing age-appropriate programming and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members; creating an atmosphere of academic success, health, and fitness; being accountable for fidelity of curriculum, programming, and activities; and implementing YPQ techniques.

Boys & Girls Clubs' after-school program offers a unique experience and proven programs in the arts, physical fitness, character development, and leadership training. We provide our kids with proven educational programs and academic support - along with plenty of healthy fun and recreation.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Branch programming:

• Accountable for providing age-appropriate services and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members
• Accountable for creating a college and workforce culture
• Accountable for creating an atmosphere of academic success
• Accountable for creating an atmosphere of health and fitness

Youth Program Quality:

• Accountable for the fidelity of the curriculum
• Accountable for quality programming and activities
• Accountable for implementing YPQ techniques

Branch Operations:

• Accountable for performance and achieving goals
• Accountable for accurate and timely documentation and reporting

Administrative Compliance:

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time.
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting.
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Facility & Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at the assigned site
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by the deadline

Relationships:

• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time; punctuality is required

Nonessential Duties:

• Complete all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work regular program hours
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to set expectations and boundaries
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Ability to create programs and activities based on need
• Efficient with computers and Microsoft Office; Knowledge of technology and software such as iPads, tablets, computers, and the internet
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screens at any time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual
• Knowledge of learning styles and differences
• Knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, such as nutrition, sports, and exercise
• Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage

Salary & Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $15.25
• Benefits: Eligible for health, vision, and dental coverage; 401(K) plan and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; and short and long-term disability, paid Time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

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.