Overview
The Program Director (High School) role is a teen-focused specialty and is responsible for delivering high-quality programs and mentorship to members in grades 9 through 12. This role focuses on creating meaningful relationships with teen members, supporting their academic success, workforce readiness, leadership development, and overall well-being before and after school. The position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating teen-centered programs in areas such as college and career exploration, social-emotional learning, civic engagement, Brent's Club, Kindness and creative enrichment.
Responsibilities
- Open up the program at 6:30am so students can be dropped off earlier and have breakfast if they would like
- Create a welcoming environment for students that need to be dropped off before campus opens
- Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages teens to build confidence, leadership skills, and positive peer relationships.
- Foster strong relationships with teen members, acting as a mentor and positive role model.
- Actively promote programs and recruit teen members through outreach within the high school and community
- Lead and support signature teen programs such as Brent's Club, Kindness, Youth of the Year, Keystone and etc
- Maintain accurate program records, incident reports, and documentation
- Maintain program spaces, ensuring they are organized, safe, and teen-friendly.
- Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
- Provide guidance and behavior management in accordance with BGCMLA policies and expectations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- College degree or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where: there is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development and/or formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
- Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.
- Pass criminal background check.
- Pass (negative result) a TB test.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
- Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred.
- Knowledge of core subject areas relevant to teen programming, including academic support, college and career readiness, workforce development, social-emotional learning, and youth leadership.
- Understanding of adolescent development and best practices in youth engagement for high school-aged members.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to plan, lead, and evaluate programs that lead to measurable positive outcomes for teens.
- Ability to model professionalism, reliability, and a growth mindset in all interactions and maintain clear boundaries with teen members.
- This position may be assigned to any sites within the Club as needed to accommodate changes in programming, staffing, or operational requirements.
- Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns/trends
Salary Description
$25-$30hr
