Teen Specialist

Overview

This Is a Required Driving Position
. Our Club staff colleagues are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. They open the doors of our Clubs to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across Southern Nevada. When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, you become part of a mission-driven team focused on helping every child achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational.

Location:
Andre Agassi Club (800 North Martin Luther King Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89106)

The Teen Specialist is responsible for overseeing all teen programs at their assigned Clubhouse(s). This includes planning, development, reporting, and implementation of these programs in collaboration with the Programs team. The Teen Specialist also assists with other operational functions of the Clubhouse and may serve as acting Clubhouse supervisor in the absence of the Clubhouse Director and Assistant Clubhouse Director.

• Plan, create, and oversee the administration of teen and assigned programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.
• Establish teen program objectives through collaboration with the Programs team that align with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Encourage member participation in a variety of program areas; provide respect, recognition, instruction, and constructive feedback to develop skills.
• Demonstrate leadership in relation to members, parents/guardians, Youth Development Professionals, and visitors to ensure a supportive environment for member development.
• Serve as a mentor/role model for members.
• Promote and communicate programs, activities, events, and field trips to members and families.
• Enforce and abide by Clubhouse rules, organization policies, procedures, and practices.
• Drive Club vans periodically.
• Maintain a professional appearance and bearing reflective of the high standards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization working with middle school and/or high school aged youth.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google suite of productivity applications (Word, Excel, Forms, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to deal effectively with multi-age groups of children, small groups of children in activities and free play, and large groups of children in organized activities.
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for the safety, well-being, and output of others.
• Strong communication skills.

In addition to an application, resume, and cover letter (optional) completion of our Culture Index Survey is required for consideration. Click below to get started:

Compensation:
This position pays starting from $19.00 hourly. Full-time benefit eligibility after the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Employee Assistance Program. Employment with BGCSNV may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Drug testing and fingerprint-based background checks are required as conditions of employment. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.