Youth Development Specialist I (Spalding Clubhouse)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.25 / hour

Role : Youth Development Specialist I

Reports to : Clubhouse Director

Location : Spalding Clubhouse

Hours : 25 hrs / wk M-F

Pay : $19.25 / hour

BGCH Benefits

Discover why BGCH is the latest Best Place to Work in Hawaii :

• 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!
• BGCH Fun Days to be celebrated with your Club / department!
• BGCH is committed to Investing in Your professional Development!

About BGCH

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The after-school hours have become a critical time for youth a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. We provide a safe place filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adult mentors, and enriching programs.

Overview of the role

The Youth Development Specialist 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.

Who you are

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.

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.

What youll do

Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities which may include but may not be limited to one of the following Boys & Girls Club "core" program concepts and / or curriculums.

Provide guidance to all youth members in making positive choices for proper behaviors.

Assist in the posting of daily program schedules that are creative and attractive.

Assist with preparing requisitions for program supplies and equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of programs under their jurisdiction.

BGCH Values

To be a Part of BGCH culture, employees must be able to embrace and embody the following key values :

Kindness and Aloha

Integrity and Trust

Highest Potential

Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion

Growth Mindset

Your application

Were excited to hear from you! Fill out the application and upload your resume. We would love to hear how you would be a great fit for the BGCH Team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer : TheBoys & Girls Club of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status,certainarrest and court records,certaincredit history,child support orders,garnishments,reproductive health decision,domestic or sexual violence victim status, veteran / military status,certaincitizenship status,breastfeeding,or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.