PROGRAM LEADER – Clubhouse #6

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Are you fun, energetic, good with kids? Looking for a job where you can be creative and active? Then Clubhouse #6 is for you. Run programs with kids ages 6-18 including education, special education, arts/crafts, sports/fitness, health/life skills and leadership development. You have the power to make the difference in the lives of local youth AND GET PAID FOR IT!

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; while ensuring the five key elements for positive youth development occur daily:

1. Fun
2. Supportive Relationships
3. Safe and Positive Environment
4. Opportunities
5. Expectations and recognition

• Ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of club members at all times
• Provide guidance and act as a role model / mentor to assure conduct, safety and development of all members
• Help maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment, reporting major issues to supervisor
• Maintain valued, professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors ages 6-18
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
• Work with branch staff to prepare periodic activity reports and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas.

Supervision

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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the implementation and delivery of other unit activities and events as necessary
• May be required to drive Club van.
• May assist in new member registration and orientation.
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains valued, 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 REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with children.
• STEM experience
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Athletic coaching background
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid State Drivers License
• If conditional offer is made,  you will undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires the ability to speak, hear, use a personal computer for standard business communications, and the ability lift up to 15 lbs.

PART-TIME Mon- Fri - 2:00pm - 7:00pm

SALARY: $15.20 /hour

BGCGW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BGCGW has implemented and are executing the safety protocols set forth by the CDC and other public health organizations for the safety of our staff, members and youth development community.

TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM LEADER POSITION

Please forward a PDF copy of your cover letter with your resume to Frank Ferlenda, Branch Director of George M. Ferris Jr. Clubhouse at fferlenda@bgcgw.org

All questions concerning the hiring process please put FOUNDATION -PL in Subject line and submit to HR@bgcgw.org

Thank you for your interest in Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington!