Job description

Your Role:

The Program Leader assists the Program Manager in the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events for members. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of program staff.

Our Mission: The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is to help young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. We do this by providing: a safe haven filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adults, and life-enhancing programs.

Our Values:

• Youth First – We keep children and teens at the forefront of every action and decision to elevate members’ voices.
• Integrity – We conduct ourselves with honesty and transparency and strive to do the right thing, every day, and every time.
• Community – We foster an inclusive culture by celebrating diversity and respecting the inherent dignity and worth of everyone.
• Equity – We commit to providing opportunities to create just outcomes that honor the needs, experiences, and values of our community, especially those with marginalized identities.
• Innovation – We apply a forward-thinking approach that encourages teamwork, adaptability, strategy, intention, and creativity to address today’s challenges and build positive futures for all members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and ongoing evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs and activities.
• Provide supervision and discipline of member’s participating in program sessions.
• Lead and/or participate in collaborative programs and events.
• Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain cleanliness of program area(s).
• Assist in the orientation, training and supervision of staff, junior staff and volunteers
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions.
• Other related duties as specified by the Club Director.

General BGCB Expectations:

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demands):

• Associates degree preferred in the human services/youth development field
• Previous experience providing classes/programs/activities for youth; curriculum development experience preferred
• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Some supervisory experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• MS Office and web competency preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Job Type: Part Time

Schedule: M-F 1PM-6PM

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Boston, MA 02127: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Required)
• youth development programing: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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