Program Director ( Bowen's Corner Elementary) - Boys & Girls Club Crescent Region

Position Classification: (Part-time); Mon.-Fri. 1:30pm-6:00pm; $16.00/hr

*Hours will vary during summer camp

This is a Program Director position at Bowen's Corner Elementary for the afterschool program.

General Function:

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of all program areas within the Club. Plans to develop and manage program implementation. Supervises program staff and performs other related administrative duties. Serves as a liaison between parents, schools, community groups, and Club members. Works in partnership with the Campus Director to ensure that a myriad of pro-social and youth development opportunities are available to all Club members. Provides orientation and goal setting for all Club members.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development field (or equivalent education and experience) and 2-3 years of program delivery experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Understanding the Organization's philosophy, vision, and goals
Ability to deal with a diverse population of youth ages 4 to 18
Management and supervisory experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of all national and local programs
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrate and promote Core Values
Implement Curriculum
Organizes directs and implements programming, to include programs in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's five Core Program Areas
Provides individual and group instruction
Maintain discipline; arbitrate disputes and enforce Club rules
Refers youth in need of additional services to appropriate agencies
Manage/Delegate appropriate responsibilities to program staff
Meet with volunteers and orientate them to the Club environment
Ensures planned programs, services, and activities are implemented by organizational mission, policies, and procedures.
Assist program staff in guiding Club members into making appropriate program choices.
Facilitates weekly staff meetings.
Solicits input from staff, community, parents, volunteers, and Club members for improvement.
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity, and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and the ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing, and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions:
After school/Recreational settings that include being in/outdoors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support the organization's fundraising events and activities.