Program Specialist - Chris Ann's Clubhouse - Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego : Job Details

Are you passionate about making a difference and working with kids? As a Program Specialist with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County, you'll guide a group of about 20 students in a fun, safe, and supportive afterschool environment. You'll be their mentor, coach, and role model, helping them grow and succeed.In this role, you'll plan exciting lessons and create an engaging space where kids feel inspired. If you have great leadership skills, a knack for communication, and tons of patience, we want you on our team!Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us create a positive place where kids thrive!Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Standard English; Spanish is a plus.
• Must pass criminal background check, fingerprinting, and pre-employment drug screening.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• At least six months of experience working with youth in classroom, afterschool, or recreation settings.
• Strong Math and English skills (K-12).
• Excellent communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Management: Plan and run engaging activities in areas like academics, fitness, and character development. Align daily activities with monthly themes, and interact with members, volunteers, staff, and parents.
• Leadership: Supervise groups, handle potential issues, and apply BGCNWSD procedures. Manage behavior and support positive choices.
• Reporting: Complete time cards, incident reports, and other materials accurately. Provide updates to the site supervisor and suggest improvements.
• Safety: Ensure proper supervision, report and document injuries, and maintain a clean environment. Monitor student attendance and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Engagement: Foster a positive environment, model appropriate behavior, and maintain program cleanliness.

Other Responsibilities

• Site Maintenance: Keep the site clean, including tables, floors, and bathrooms. Assist with meal preparation and cleanup.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from the site.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality in staff and member matters.
• Compliance: Adhere to all organizational policies and obtain necessary approvals for activities and forms.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks related to the afterschool program as assigned.

Work Environment

• Work in a dynamic, interactive, and physically stimulating environment.
• Handle distractions and interruptions while meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Implement activities and ensure safety.

Skills

• Physical Abilities: Stand, walk, bend, and engage in physical activity with students. Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with staff, parents, and community leaders.
• Communication: Demonstrate sensitivity and effective communication.
• Organization: Strong organizational and management skills.
• Developmental Knowledge: Understand the needs of school-age children and manage large groups.

The Club is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Club policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.The Club is committed to providing equal opportunities and complying with applicable laws. This commitment applies to everyone involved in the operations of the Club. Our team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are committed to preventing and correcting unlawful discrimination by any employee, supervisor, co-worker, client or customer or anyone else you may encounter in the course of your work.Drug screening and a background check is required upon hire.All BGCNWSD Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with vaccination record submitted to HR at time of hire.All BGCNWSD Employees must pass DOJ LiveScan fingerprinting & LexisNexis federal criminal and sex-offender background check, pre-employment drug screening, and TB testing. For the safety of our members and staff, convictions of any violent crimes, offenses related to drugs, or crimes against a child will disqualify candidates for employment at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego.