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TEEN DIRECTOR                                                                            POSTED: 8/12/08

Full-time (Monday – Friday, 1:30p-9:00p)

Purpose: Major responsibility is to oversee the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events in the club’s recreation program areas for teens.  Additional responsibilities include the oversight of program staff and department budget.

Responsibilities:

  • In conjunction with department staff, provide a variety of programming options reflective of the BGCB Teen Program, ensuring that teens have the opportunity to participate in activities representative of all BGCB core program areas: arts, education, leadership and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, and technology.  Programming may take the form of daily activities, projects, multi-week programs, and clubs.  The Director will also run individual programs, activities, trips, etc. 

  • Supervise and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.

  • Develop and implement collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate. 

  • Coordinate volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.

  • Participate in program/service outcome measurement processes and other evaluations programs including BGCA’s annual evaluation Commitment to Quality. 

  • Orient, train and supervise department staff (including work-study students, junior staff, volunteers). Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner. 

  • Secure, maintain and monitor budget, materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).  Maintain cleanliness of program area(s). 

  • Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate. 

  • Travel between sites and to activities as needed

  • Other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations.

Qualifications:                   

  • BA/BS, equivalent experience considered

  • Direct experience developing and delivering a wide variety of programming and support services for teens

  • Knowledge of trends in recreation activities, community service and leadership activities for teens

  • Minimum one year supervisory experience

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required

  • MS Office and web competency preferred

  • Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change

  • Valid driver’s license required

 

SOCIAL RECREATION DIRECTOR                                                    POSTED: 5/23/08

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2008

Major responsibility is to oversee the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events in the club’s social recreation program areas for youth ages 6-12.  Additional responsibilities include the oversight of program staff and department budget.

Responsibilities:

  • In conjunction with department staff, provide a variety of programming options reflective of the BGCB Social Recreation Program for members 6-12. The Director will also run individual programs, activities, trips, etc.   Individual responsibilities include, but not limited to, oversight of daily games, tournaments, and other leisure activities, and supervision of Torch Club.

  • Supervise and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.

  • Develop and implement collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.  Participate in NENAPC programming as appropriate.

  • Coordinate volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.

  • Participate in program/service outcome measurement processes and other evaluations programs including BGCA’s annual evaluation Commitment to Quality. 

  • Orient, train and supervise department staff (including work-study students, junior staff, volunteers). Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner. 

  • Secure, maintain and monitor budget, materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).  Maintain cleanliness of program area(s). 

  • Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate. 

  • Travel between sites and to activities as needed

  • Other related duties as specified by the Program Director.

Qualifications:                   

  • BA/BS in related field preferred, equivalent experience considered

  • Direct experience developing and delivering recreation/leisure programs for youth; experience in out-of-school-time settings preferred

  • Knowledge of trends in leisure activities, community service and leadership activities for youth ages 6-12

  • Minimum one year supervisory experience

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required

  • MS Office and web competency preferred

  • Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change

  • Valid driver’s license required

  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

 

PROGRAM GENERALIST (TRANSLATOR)                                         POSTED: 5/23/08

Major responsibility is to deliver quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events.  Provide a safe, fun learning environment that enables a member to grow and develop into a responsible adult.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the delivery of BGCB core programs, activities, and events as directed.

  • Serve as liaison for Spanish speaking parents.

  • Provide supervision and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.

  • Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate. 

  • Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).  Maintain cleanliness of program area(s). 

  • Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate. 

  • Other related duties as specified by the Director of Operations.

Qualifications:                   

  • High school degree required.

  • Fluency in Spanish required

  • Direct experience providing recreation programs for youth

  • Knowledge of youth development principles

  • Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required

  • MS Office and web competency preferred

  • Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change

  • Valid Driver’s License and History of safe driving, as well as willingness to access Public Transportation preferred