Overview:
At the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, we inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our Club supports youth ages 6-18 through programs that support academic success, character and leadership, health and well-being, and workforce readiness.
Primary Function:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director is expected to provide active leadership, sound decision-making and problem solving, and regular support to staff, youth, and parents in a trauma-sensitive environment. This role serves in a supervisory capacity when the Program Director is absent. This is a hands-on, on-the-floor role requiring consistent walking and standing during program hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Operations
- Assist in the daily oversight of program operations, safety and risk management, and staff and volunteer management
- Run youth programming when additional support is needed
- Direct and ensure the completion of all opening and closing tasks
- Monitor program areas to ensure member safety and complete incident reports as needed
- Assist with curriculum planning and program schedules
- Lead the preparation and facilitation of seasonal and summer camps
- Assist in the planning and implementation of special programs or events
Youth Development
- Foster a physically and emotionally safe environment
- Build positive relationships with youth and families
- Promote positive behavior management
- Support social-emotional learning
- Respond and address Club member conflicts and behaviors
Leadership
- Act as the on-site supervisor when Program Director is absent
- Lead Friday Assemblies with all Club members and staff
- Provide in-service training as needed to staff and volunteers
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members and staff
- Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members
- Work with Program Director to develop daily program and staff schedules, conduct staff meetings, and recruit/train new hires
- Communicate with parents on a regular basis regarding member behavior, membership and camp registration, upcoming events and reminders, etc.
- Ensure a productive and effective work environment
In addition to the specific professional job duties, must also possess the ability to:
- Effectively use Microsoft Word, Outlook mail and Outlook calendar
- Work effectively with volunteers, parents, school officials, and other community members
- Understand neurodiversity and ability to adapt programming and approach as needed
- Understand youth and adolescent development, including social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Continue personal and professional growth by participating in trainings/classes
- Prioritize assignments
- Work independently and monitor own performance objectives
- Work collaboratively and be a team player
- Represent the Club positively in the community
- Should be able to lift 25 pounds
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of experience working in youth development or related field
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprint and background clearance
- Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations
- Leadership skills, including problem solving, decision making, and delegation
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.