Program Instructor (Youth Development Specialist) - East Garfield Park (49746)
About The Position
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Program Instructor prepares and implements programs, supervises club members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare youth for success Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. Promotes and stimulates daily learning as well as participation in designated national and special event programs. Orients new members to Club programs, special events, and opportunities as well as Club safety, program and disciplinary rules. Provides guidance and role modeling to members. Program Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members. Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans. Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs. Recognizes Club members for program participation and achievement. Maintains records to track attendance and participation. Supervision Maintains order and discipline of Club members. Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants. Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly Club Leader meetings. Supplies Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget. Keeps supply room neat and orderly. Facility Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current. Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment. Other Responsibilities Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the Club van. Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required
- One to Two years’ Youth Development experience.
- Excellent communication/inter-personal skills.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavioral problems.
- Ability to interact with general public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares youth for success
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Promotes and stimulates daily learning as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
- Orients new members to Club programs, special events, and opportunities as well as Club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
- Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
- Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
- Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
- Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
- Recognizes Club members for program participation and achievement.
- Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
- Maintains order and discipline of Club members.
- Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
- Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly Club Leader meetings.
- Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
- Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
- Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
- Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
- Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the Club van.
- Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
Benefits
- We offer a competitive part-time benefits package that includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
- Health insurance benefits are not available for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
