Job Description

Function: The Program Specialist-Teen plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific teen program area. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: (not all-inclusive) 

Under the supervision of the Teen Program Manager, this position is responsible for planning, implementation, and execution of teen youth development programs. 

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. 

• Ensures engagement, promotes, and stimulates participation and consistent attendance of teen club members. 

• Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities.  

• Ensures engagement, promotes and stimulates participation, and consistent attendance of teen enrolled in activities. 

• Ensures that maintenance and operation of the teen areas are safe and in good sanitary condition.  Cleans, sets up and closes down program area on a daily basis. This is mandatory. 

• Supports members emotionally and encourages social development, understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully.  

• Establishes rapport with teens and provides mentoring, guidance, role modeling to club members and overall direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress, in general. 

• Effectively implements and administers programs, services and activities for teen club members.  

• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club at all times.  

• Successfully engages club members in activities and provides a safe environment for members. 

• Supports members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully.  

• Plans and facilitates purposeful and engaging activities and group projects. 

• Submits regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and reports. Performs other administrative duties. 

• Participates in training and staff development activities. 

• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings. 

• Submits regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and other administrative duties. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (not all inclusive) 

• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a Level 2 Background Check and Drug Test, among other background check tools. 

• This position is part time (preferred availability is 2-7 pm). 

• High School diploma or equivalent. 

• A minimum of two years of work-related skills, knowledge, or experience is required. 

• Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred 

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred. 

• Valid State Driver’s License 

• Must pass pre-employment Level 2 background check and drug test. 

• Experience in working with children and knowledge of youth development. 

• Experience and ability in creating interactive musical activities. 

• Strong organization, time management skills and ability to set priorities. 

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, positive attitude, high level of energy and flexibility. 

• Proven strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. 

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavioral problems. 

• Ability to implement quality programs for youth. 

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment. 

• Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Required to stand, walk, run, and sit. Able to use hands and fingers on a (computer) keyboard and other office equipment. Able to reach and grasp athletic objects. 

• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds during a standard 4- or 8-hour shift. 

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

• The noise level in the work environment is high because work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor/outside. 

• Subject to be in varying environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. 

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