Program Leader

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.