JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Mobile Program Specialist
Department:
Program & Operations
Reports To:
Mobile Club Coordinator
Status:
Part-time Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mobile Club allows youth who are currently unable to reach a Legacy Site to have access to a club experience. The Mobile Club Experience will bring the Club and its services where they are needed most. The part-time Mobile Club Specialist is responsible for innovative program implementation, facilitation, youth program quality, administrative compliance, and safety.
Prepare youth for success
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Promotes and stimulates daily program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
- Orientates new members to the mobile club program, special events, and opportunities, as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules.
- In collaboration with the Mobile Coordinator, provide programming, activities, and instructions encouraging youth to explore, understand, appreciate, and apply creativity.
- Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Program
- Implements, monitors, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for members.
- Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
- Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members and the quality of programs.
- Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
- Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
- Provides individual, small, and large group instruction to adapt the programs to the needs of the youth with varying intellectual and artistic abilities and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
Supervision
- Maintains order and discipline of club members.
- Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
- Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings.
Supplies
- Monitors supply needs and submits requests to the Mobile Coordinator for required supplies.
- Help to keep the mobile club neat and orderly.
Environment & Working Conditions
- The Mobile Club will be in multiple locations throughout the work week, primarily in the Clayton County Area, but not limited to this area.
- The Mobile Club, on occasion, will attend special events, fairs, and festivals to promote BGCMA in the community at large.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and loud environment.
- Ability to continuously stand and move around the Mobile Club.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to navigate stairs.
- Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude in the workplace.
Other Responsibilities
- Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed,
- Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where:
- There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
- Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
- Experience in digital composition, film and/or music production, post-production (mastering), videography, e-gaming, graphic design. STEAM, and/or beat-making.
- Ability to play at least one instrument (guitar/bass, drum set, vocals, piano, etc.) at an intermediate level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to deal with the general public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
- Knowledge of technology and software such as tablets, social media, cloud-based tools, virtual tools, etc.
- Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.
- CDL certification preferred but not required willingness to obtain CDL certification strongly desired.
Daily contact with club staff, club members, outside organizations, and individuals to plan, coordinate and deliver programs. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 30lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion. Travel to multiple locations weekly. Must be able to work daily afternoon/evening hours. Occasional weekend work required to accomplish objectives.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of three years experience working with youth
- Experience in teaching youth with engaging learning experiences
- Experience in digital composition, film and/or music production
- Ability to play at least one instrument at an intermediate level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth
- CDL certification preferred
What We Do
For more than 85 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) has ignited the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Our 25 Clubs located in 9 counties across metropolitan Atlanta have traditionally served nearly 7,000 kids & teens (ages 6-18) each year, offering youth development programs during critical non-school hours that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership. BGCMA also oversees Camp Kiwanis, a 160-acre outdoor residence camp.
