Youth Development Specialist- Music - Orlando, United States - Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Verified Company
Orlando, United States

14 hours ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

Boys & Girls Clubs Location:


Club Name - Address:


HOURS:



  • Hours

  • School Year 20 hours/week during the school year between 2pm and 9pm


  • Hours

  • Summer and School Breaks 30 hours/week between 7am and 6pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Engage and inspire young people aged 6-18 to learn and grow to be responsible adults.

Engage children in a fun learning environment within the Art program area. Create activities utilizing various art resources and techniques (oil paints, multi-coloring, crayons, color pencils, mix media, acrylics, pastels, etc). Ensure that Club members create projects for the Annual Fine Arts Exhibit.

Must monitor and evaluate situations quickly using good judgment to assess situations and make decisions. Create and maintain a clean, safe environment for children and adults within the program space.


KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):


Prepare Youth for Success
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

  • Promote and stimulate program participation;
  • Register new members and participate in their club orientation process;
  • Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

  • Develop, implement and administer lesson plans for various ages 6-18, adapting to various learning styles.
  • Educate members on proper execution of art techniques.
  • Must be able to motivate children to channel self-expression into art.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision

  • Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • May be required to participate in off-site special programs and/or events.
  • May be cross-trained in Game Room, Technology, Music, Physical Education, Character and Leadership Development, and Education.
  • May be asked to facilitate BGCA National programs, such as SMART curriculum and other curriculums.

RELATIONSHIPS:


Internal:

Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.


External:
Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.


SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:


  • High School Diploma or GED. Associate's or advanced degree preferred.
  • Ability to read and write music preferred.
  • Experience with organizing and managing performing groups preferred.
  • One year of hands-on experience with various musical instruments and familiarity with music software.
  • One year minimum experience volunteering or working with children preferred.
  • Recommended CPR and First Aid Certifications.
  • Valid driver license and good driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:


Physical requirements:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts and or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor activities of club members. The employee is required to be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, jump, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.


Working environment:
Normal club environment.


DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.

It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

More jobs from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
See all jobs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida