Assistant Clubhouse Director - Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northtowns

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 6:30pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Manages the Clubhouse delivery of a broad range of programs including, but not limited to, the five core areas of positive youth development.Oversees program implementation, supervises staff, and performs program-related administrative duties. Directly supports, reports, and delivers program initiatives that are provided by the Director of Grants and Program Initiatives. Supports staff to incorporate youth involvement in program design and delivery. Works with staff to develop outcome indicators.

Description of Duties (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Plans, implements, and oversees the administration of Club-wide programs/activities that support BGCA's Youth Development Strategy, grant, and agency requirements as identified by the Director of Grants & Program Initiatives.
  • Oversees the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with organization standards and goals; Establishes measurable objectives consistent with goals.

• Conducts regular meetings with Youth Development Professionals & Prevention Specialists to coordinate curriculum cohesion and delivery.
• Ensure objectives for all active plans align with measurable indicators.

• Create unit and group plans that support a core program area and align with Club-wide instructional goals.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities on a continual basis to ensure safety of members, quality and fidelity of programs, and to ensure programs/activities have addressed member needs.
• Work with Senior Clubhouse Director to provide feedback on staff evaluations.

• Meet with and provide program outcome reports to Director of Grants & Program Initiatives and share feedback.
• Oversee record keeping, reporting and data entry.

• Identify and support training opportunities for assigned staff and volunteers. Co-conduct regular staff meetings with the Senior Clubhouse Director.
• Increase visibility of Club programs by posting daily/weekly schedules, upcoming events and additional information aimed at Club development.
• Ensure program spaces are appropriate and conducive to current program offerings/needs.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any field of study with a minimum of 18 credit hours successfully completed in education, child development, or a related field, 1-year experience in out-of-school time programs, AND 1-year staff supervisory experience.
  • Or NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential AND 1-year supervisor experience.
  • Or SACC credential AND 1-year supervisor experience.
• Ability to manage 100+ youth (6-18 years old), and 11+ staff daily.
• Commitment to professional development
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
• Strong volunteer management skills
• Must be able to problem solve, troubleshoot, use reflective thinking, and work as member of a dynamic team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
• Positive attitude and good sense of humor
• Valid driver's license
• 21 or over
• Must complete CPR/First-Aid certification within 6 month of employment.

Work Environment:

The employee will work primarily indoors with outdoor activities when weather permits. This is a fast paced, active child-focused environment that requires constant interaction and attention to the needs of the children.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, reach with hands, grasp, stand, sit, hear, speak, have finger dexterity, walk, run, lift up to 20 pounds, push, pull, and have visual acuity.