Description Position Summary: The youth development specialist will provide programs and services on a daily basis to youth enrolled in the club, understand and implement the Mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. The program specialist will serve as the direct supervisor for youth members. In our club, there are areas that you as a potential staff person need to make sure we are developing. These areas are: Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles. Responsibilities: • Executes programs designed by the coordinators • Assures members are safe and engaged in activities • Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members • Direct supervision of club youth members • Follow program design of the coordinators • Assists coordinators in assuring all materials for the day are prepared • Assures program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day • Other possible responsibilities pertaining to the club include, but are not limited to: • Data entry • Staff supervision • Chaperone for field trips • Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club Requirements Knowledge: • Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development • Ability to plan effectively • Group leadership skills • including and understanding of group dynamics and discipline • Understanding of the population of youth served. Education: Employees need to be 18 or older and be enrolled in college or have some college courses. Experience: Have worked or volunteered with children. Scope of Authority: The Youth Development Specialist’s direct supervisor is the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator. Skills Needed: • Communicate, listen and understand the children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested. • Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem. • Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers and especially members. • Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals. • Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs. • Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events. • Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met. Desired Qualifications: • Desire and ability to work with children • Ability to accept supervision and guidance • Good character, integrity and adaptability • Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control • Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior • Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders Other Requirements: • Must be at least 18 years old • Be enrolled in college or have some college credits • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test • Must attend all staff meetings • Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end • Be able to maintain high level of energy. • Be adaptable and be flexible to change. • Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor