Program Leader

About the role

Provides support and direction for activities provided within a specifically focused program area, such as Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Youth for Success
• Create a SAFE 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: Fun, Supportive Relationships, Safe and Positive Environment, Opportunities, 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 close professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members
• 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
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings
• Participate in the implementation and delivery of other unit activities and events as necessary
• May assist in new member registration and orientation
• Maintain 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 (internal)
• Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems (external)

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in working with children
• Valid Driver’s License
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Ability to speak, hear, use a personal computer for standard business communications, and lift up to 15 lbs

Skills

• Ability to operate recent technology and mobile applications (Tik Tok, Class Dojo, Instagram, and more)
• Knowledge of youth development
• 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