About The Position

The Youth Development Specialist Sports and Healthy Lifestyles is responsible for assisting with the daily planning and implementation of one or more of the "core" programs for youth Club members as directed by the Youth Development Director or Project Coordinator, or other designated supervisor, and conducting daily activities that are consistent with the organization's youth development goals, strategy and mission, and the Boys & Girls Club of America core values.

Requirements

  • On your resume. You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • You have 1 year experience working with elementary, middle school, and/or teen population.
  • Patient and kind. You enjoy working with kids. You have great customer service skills.
  • You make learning fun and thrive doing hands-on activities as well as be athletic and have knowledge of sports.
  • Self-Directed. You are well-organized and you can work independently with limited supervision.
  • You want to make a difference in the lives of our amazing youth. You come to the Clubhouse with purpose and drive that you share with those around you. You get energized being around kids.
  • Positive role model. You lead by a positive example that our youth can look up to.
  • You communicate and work effectively with those around you with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • You are able to work M-F and some weekends.
  • Have a valid current driver's license.
  • Possess knowledge of local nuances and cultures.
  • Teachable/Curious. You are eager to learn and be open minded, which is great because YOU WILL LEARN A TON!!!
  • You bring positive energy to the Clubhouse and understand that there is a balance between work tasks and having a good time.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, execute, and supervise engaging, quality programming on the courts and field, including a varied daily schedule of activities.
  • Responsible for running sports leagues for volleyball, flag football and basketball, including organizing an end of season recognition event for each sport.
  • Establish budget and marketing timeline for each league.
  • Ensure commitments from all members prior to start of leagues.
  • Establish a Sports Leadership Club with high school members to assist with coaching, scorekeeping, timing and other tasks as needed to help run a successful league.
  • Plan and coordinate sports programs that include transportation of the teams to games.
  • Set orientation date and times for players/parents/coaches.
  • Take inventory at the beginning and end of each season to include a count of the uniforms by sizes, and all equipment associated with that specific sport.
  • Recruit volunteers and parents to assist with sports leagues as coaches, scorekeepers, timers, etc.
  • Coordinate and attend a Positive Coaching Alliance workshop conducted annually for youths, staff, and/or coaches/parents for Club site.
  • Conduct at least one large group physical activity daily to keep kids active.
  • Conduct at least one healthy lifestyle program each semester during the school year.

Benefits

  • Lots of opportunities to grow!
  • Community: work with inspiring and awesome co-workers. This is rated as the #1 reason BGCH employees love working at BGCH!
  • Purpose: An opportunity to make the world a better place for those youth who need us the most!
  • 19 days of PTO (full time) plus your Birthday Holiday! We offer PTO for part-time team members too!
  • Up to 17 Paid Holidays a year!
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (over 20 hours). Discounts are offered for your family too (employee to pay).
  • Pension with an 8% match of your salary (after working a designated # of hours).
  • Free Life Insurance (over 30 hours a week).
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Amazon Gift Card for your Anniversary! And a Starbucks Gift Card every year to buy a treat for your Birthday!
  • Staff will receive 50% discounts for their children joining BGCH Spring, Fall, and Summer intersessions (breaks).
  • BGCH Fun Days to be celebrated with your Club/department!
  • BGCH is committed to Investing in Your professional Development!
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