Director of Teen & Leadership Development

TITLE: Director of Teen & Leadership Initiatives

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional

DEPARTMENT: After school and Summer Camp

REPORTS TO: Unit Executive Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Director of Teen & Leadership Initiatives is responsible for sustaining, planning, developing, and coordinating programs and services that meet the needs and interests of teenagers in the community. The director will work to build relationships with local schools, community organizations, and businesses to increase the number of teens served by the organization. The director will also work to develop and implement strategies for engaging teens in the organization's programs focused on academics, leadership & sports, workforce readiness and overall maintain a high level of engagement through program delivery in the teen programming department.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain programs, activities, and services for WBGC's members grades 6-12th.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate programs and services that meet the needs and interests of teenagers in the community.
• Build relationships with local schools, community organizations, and businesses to increase the number of teens served by the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies for engaging teens in the organization's programs and services.
• Recruit and train volunteers to support teen programs and services.
• Develop and manage Teen program budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
• Conduct outreach to parents, educators, and other stakeholders to promote teen programs and services.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure that teen programs and services are integrated into the organization's overall strategy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teen programs and services and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of program participation, outcomes, and budget expenditures.
• Ensure that all programs and services comply with organizational policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Supervise any staff that support Teen programming.
• Learn & utilize BGCA programming.
• Implement program curriculum that follows Outcomes Measurement Indicators & programming goals that meet BGCA standards.
• Create a Club environment that facilitates the five key elements for youth development: a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; recognition
• Provide a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are inventoried and maintained.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate teen programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests.
• Monthly reports must reflect all activities, attendance, and participation, to be included in the weekly report to the supervisor.
• Plan and implement member retention and recruitment activities.
• Deliver programming that satisfies grant requirements.
• Research and develop curriculum with pre- and post- outcome assessments.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, education, social services or related field prefered.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• A proven track record of experience working as a director with teenagers in a community-based or educational setting.
• CPR and first aid certifications.
• Collect, analyze, and report on outcome indicators to ensure outcome measurements are met.
• Sound knowledge of local, state, and federal childcare legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and implement successful programs and services for teenagers.
• Submit all reports on a timely basis using correct and complete data.
• Identify development opportunities for teens.
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations.
• Implement strategic goals of the organization.
• Work with staff on special events and facilitate programs in any department when needed.
• Complete any required or mandated training and/or professional development.
• Detail-oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to get from one location in the work site(s) to other locations in and outside from the primary work site(s).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Mobility to make inspections. Ability to reach and bend, and push/pull or lift objects less than thirty pounds.
• Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing, using a keyboard and/or calculator.
• Ability to see and read objects closely as in reading narrative or financial reports. Ability to read from a computer monitor. Ability to see objects far away as in driving.
• Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise as in hearing using a telephone. Ability to distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain files, records, spread sheets and data base and to make mathematical calculations using a calculator.
• Ability to concentrate on detail and issues with some interruption, pressure and changing priorities.
• Memory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and the ability to remember information that has been read, studied, or previously learned.
• Ability to use knowledge and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to work with children in a Boys & Girls Club setting with almost daily interruptions and occasional less-than-endearing tantrums by overzealous parents.

*New hires must obtain a Van Driver Passenger Endorsement within their first six (6) months. The organization will provide guidance and support throughout the licensing process to ensure timely completion.

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.

Benefits: We offer the full range of benefits including 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 10% retirement contribution after eligibility period is met, generous PTO (paid time off) plan, 11 paid holidays, and discounts on programs.

Target Dates for the Search Process:Resumes accepted through: August 2Preliminary interviews scheduled: Week of August 5Final interviews: Week of August 19

Selection made by: August 23

Estimated start: September 9 Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday Regular Hours: 12pm-9pmSaturdays: Regular Hours: 8:30-5pm (hours may be adjusted based on season)

To Apply: You will be required to submit the following with your online application: A resume and cover letter, along with two (2) professional, and one (1) personal references.

Note: References will be checked on top candidates.

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.