Youth Development Specialist
$31,200–$36,400,000 year
On-siteWindermere, Florida, United States
EXPIREDWindermere, Florida, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$31,200–$36,400,000 yearHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Plan, develop, and implement activities across academic success, character development, health, arts, sports, and social-emotional well-being. Provide an active, engaged presence to youth, ensuring their safety while modeling self-confidence and delivering coaching conversations. Maintain facilities, manage supply inventory, and track member attendance, coursework, and behavior data. Uphold child safety guidelines and participate in staff meetings and training events. Work evenings and weekends to support volunteer activities and events in indoor and outdoor club environments.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree in education, youth development, or a related field (preferred)
- Some experience working or volunteering with youth in an educational or development setting (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and implement high-quality, age-appropriate programs for young people
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to motivate and inspire youth positively
- Adaptability and willingness to learn and support innovative ideas
- Proficiency in modeling and guiding youth through trauma-informed, strengths-based problem-solving
- Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with Club staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders
- Basic proficiency in data collection and reporting
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Willingness to obtain CPR or First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment
- Must be able to perform CPR or first aid if needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be adaptable to a dynamic work schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Must successfully obtain and maintain a valid OCPS Vendor Badge
- Continued employment is contingent upon passing randomized drug screenings
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree in education, youth development, or a related field
- Some experience working or volunteering with youth in an educational or development setting
- CPR and First Aid Certification
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