Youth Development Specialist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED
• •Associate's degree in education, youth development, or a related field
• •Experience working or volunteering with youth in an educational or development setting
• •Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and implement high-quality, age-appropriate programs for young people, emphasizing academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles
• •Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to motivate and inspire youth positively, creating an environment conducive to learning and personal growth
• •Adaptability and willingness to learn and support innovative ideas that benefit the Club and its members, showcasing flexibility in approach and mindset
• •Proficiency in modeling and guiding youth through trauma-informed, strengths-based problem-solving, promoting academic and personal development
• •Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and cultural competence in program delivery and youth interactions
• •Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with Club members, parents, staff, and community partners
• •Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with Club staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders, contributing to a collaborative and supportive environment
• •Basic proficiency in data collection and reporting, with the ability to track attendance, program participation, and member progress
• •Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to participate in training opportunities to enhance skills in youth development and program implementation
• •CPR and First Aid Certification
• •Must be able to perform CPR or first aid if needed
• •Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals
• •Must be adaptable to a dynamic work schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support volunteer activities and events
• •Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment such as a copy machine, phone, printer, tablet, and typing on a keyboard
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• •Must successfully obtain and maintain a valid OCPS Vendor Badge
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to demonstrate situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must be able to effectively recognize and address classroom management issues
• •Must be able to handle sports equipment, audiovisual devices, art supplies, and other youth-related support materials
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
• •Must be able to maintain various equipment and supplies in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments, school buildings, and youth program areas
• •Must be able to manage inventory and keep accurate records of program supplies
• •Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with volunteers, youth members, community members, parents, and other staff
• •Must be able to take and follow verbal directions effectively
• •Must be capable of clear verbal communication with youth, supervisors, and other staff
• •Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations and requirements
• •Must be able to maintain a high energy level when necessary
• •Must have visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment, ensure safety standards are maintained, and respond to immediate safety concerns
• •Must have physical dexterity and cognitive alertness to move safely around the classroom, monitor student activities, prepare materials, and respond promptly to member needs
• •Must have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing daily plans and priorities with a positive response
• •Must be able to survey the environment and respond to safety concerns in the moment, demonstrating situational awareness and quick decision-making skills