Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington · Suitland, MD · 3 mo ago
On-siteConsultingPart-time
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)
- 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, and 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
- Maintain close professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members
- Maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment, reporting major issues to supervisor
Program Development and Implementation
- 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
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in the implementation and delivery of other unit activities and events as necessary
- Aid in new member registration and orientation
- Additional duties as assigned
Skills/Knowledge Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience in working with children
- 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
- Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Requires the ability to speak, hear, use a personal computer for standard business communications, and the ability to lift up to 15 lbs.