Youth Development Specialist (part-time, after-school, $17/hour)
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Job Type Part-timeDescriptionORGANIZATION MISSION:The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is to provide high-quality, out-of-school Club experiences to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for their future, demonstrate good character & citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Club Director, you will plan, implement, and supervise activities through our 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, and Health & Wellness. You will lead activities with school age children that include arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips, while serving as a role model to our youth. You will be trained for success and potential career growth. GREAT FUTURES START HERE!JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:•Ability to work with youth and engage them in fun activities and projects.•Commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives.•Teach youth self-confidence and self-awareness while building supportive relationships.•Provide structure and be a positive role model for club members.•Under the direction of the Club Director, supervise club activities utilizing creative freedom and imagination.•Must be able to complete required DCF training in allotted time.•Under the direction of the Club Director, carry out the duties of the daily food program to include but not limited to receiving, temperature documentation, meal distribution, and clean-up.•Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast; and the principles and practices of non-profit organization.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:•Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.•Must have basic computer knowledge and skills.•Creativity with the ability to make tasks seem fun.•Must be flexible.•Must be responsible.•Must be able to be able to engage with school children of all ages.•Willing to complete organization sponsored CPR training.TRAVEL:Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Pinellas County for training and/or other business purposes.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the 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. Reasonable accommodations will be possible and based on individual basis.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.Salary Description $17.00/Hour