Youth Development Specialist - Wharton Dobson Club

PART-TIME AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH LEADER PRIMARY FUNCTION: Part-Time Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates all programs and activities in the Core Program areas for Club youth. Program areas include education, athletics, arts & crafts, technology and games room. Develop and foster healthy relationships, with all members, at the assigned club. Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus. KEY ROLES: • Ensure programs, services, and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting the safety of member and the quality of programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members. • Planning, organizing and implementing a range of non-competitive programs and activities for drop-in members and visitors daily. • Initiating new and creative program activities. Promoting and stimulating program participation. • Identifying opportunities for implementing new programs to benefit club members. • Monitoring and evaluation of program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly staff meetings. • Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members. • Manage facilities and ensure a productive environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order. • Recommend and requisition supplies needed for the assigned area. • Work with the Club Director to prepare department budget. • Recruit, train and manage assigned volunteers; provide ongoing feedback; identify and support development opportunities. • Engage parents regarding opportunities and expectations of club members, as well as general club participation. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with staff on special events and facilitate programs in any department when needed. • Must participate in the Pick-Up Program as needed. • Complete any required or mandated training and/or professional development RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel. External: Maintain contact as needed with eternal community groups, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Two years ‘experience working with youth and families required. • Demonstrated ability and interest in working with youth required. • Strong communication skills, both oral and written required. • Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is preferred. • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), required. • Must be able to interpret Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc programs, and philosophy. • Valid Texas driver’s license preferred (may be required at some Club locations.) • Must adhere to the BGCGH Employee Code of Conduct DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature of work 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. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet Apply Job!