Youth Development Specialist - Buzz Sands (Metro North)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Branch Director DIVISION: Club Operations DIRECT REPORTS: N/A JOB SUMMARY The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and supervising programs and activities for youth and/or teens. JOB RESPONSBILITIES Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club (arts, gym,etc) Manages administrative duties toinclude:calendars, lesson plans, pre/post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking Transports youth and/or teens to various club locationsvia BGCMP vehicles Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed Assists with Federal Food program as directed EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION Mustpossessa high school diploma or equivalency certificate Must obtain/maintaina current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification (within first90 daysof employment) Musthaveandmaintaina valid Arizona driver’s license KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS Workingknowledge of federal and state laws and company policies and procedures Ability toparticipatesin investigations Ability to support the physical property and assets of the Club Ability to manage small and large groups of youth in various settings. Ability to implement effective individual behavior management Abilitytomaintainand cultivate excellent member/family and communityrelationships andpossessexcellent customer service skills Ability to interact effectively and communicate (in writing and orally) with a variety of youth, staff, volunteers, families, and community members. Ability toestablishlearningobjectivesfor program and activities Knowledge of Youth Development service delivery Ability to articulate for giving, serve as an ambassador, engage in relationship building and promote philanthropy Ability to support the efficiency ofVolunteers and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations