Job Description
Job Description
Youth Development Specialist
Reporting to : Program Director
Location : 1642 S. 107th Ave., Bldg. A
Avondale, AZ 8532 3
We are hiring for Year-Round positions!
Monday-Friday afternoons during the school year; Morning & Afternoon shift options during summer.
Get ready for a fast-paced work environment that allows you to bring your passion, innovate and have FUN! At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, our trained and talented team members create a safe place for kids outside of school hours and help youth achieve their highest potential.
Youth Development Specialists plan, implement, supervise, and coordinate activities for kids and teens at our Clubhouses. Think half-court youth basketball games, a photography class, or a science activity!
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitates programming in various areas of the Club (arts, gym, etc)
- Manages administrative duties to include : calendars, lesson plans, pre / post testing, roster keeping and participation tracking
- Ensures the safety of all members and ensures proper documentation is completed
- Assists with the food program as needed
- Transports youth and / or teens to various club locations via BGCAZ vehicles (preferred, but not required for all positions!)
Required Qualifications
18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalency certificateMust maintain or obtain a CPR and 1st Aid certification within 90 days of employmentPreferred Qualifications
Experience working with youth or teens in activities or programmingExperience in child care a plusAbility to manage small and large groups of youthValid Arizona driver’s license and approved Motor Vehicle RecordPerks & Benefits
Vacation, Holiday and Sick PayBonus Time Off : Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley closes down operations during the December holidays and offers a bonus week of time off!Planet Fitness Gym Membership at no cost! (after 90 days of employment)1,000.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement (available after 1 year of employment)Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Programming Fees Waived for children of employeesPaid TrainingAdvancement OpportunitiesSports & Entertainment tickets occasionally provided at no cost when availableWaived membership fees apply to year-round staff AND summer seasonal staff! Note : Some fees not waived I.e. field trip expenses, sports league expenses, transportation, supplies etc.About Us
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers affordable after-school and summer programming for 16,000+ young people in grades K-12. At Clubs across the Valley, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. There is a reason BGCAZ is the largest childcare provider in the Valley : Parents trust BGCAZ to provide a safe, positive, fun environment for their kids out-of-school time.