Job Title: Program Leader
Supervisor: Edgewood Site Director
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Wooster at Edgewood Middle School
Hours: Part time, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-5:30pm. This is a year-round position. Summer hours change to 7:30am-4:00pm (seasonal full time, mid-May-beginning of August).

Job Summary: The Program Leader is responsible for managing programs for Club members in accordance with BGCW’s mission, vision, and values. This individual is responsible for managing the before school program as well as planning and facilitating programs during the after school program. BGCW staff are responsible for making connections with all Club members and providing a safe and positive environment for our youth. This position is ideal for someone who has experience in education/social work/child psychology/youth services or is pursuing a degree in education/social work/child psychology/youth services.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide individual guidance and establish relationships with Club members that are conducive to their growth and development.
• Create fun and engaging programs that reflect BGCA programs and member interests.
• Write a lesson plan for each planned program.
• Lead programs and remain in ratio throughout the day.
• Facilitate Power Hour for 1 grade level, during which all youth should be working on homework, completing missing assignments, reading, or doing an educational enrichment activity.
• Simulate interest in the program through personal engagement, skilled instruction, special events, tournaments, contests, and member recognition.
• Be creative and think outside the box when it comes to programming for our youth.
• Ensure program areas are clean, orderly and safe.
• Ensure that the five (5) key elements for positive youth development are part of the daily Club environment:

1. Safe, Positive Environment
2. Fun
3. Supportive Relationships
4. Opportunities & Expectations
5. Recognition

• Responsible for 1 program area during the school year: Education (including arts), Health & Wellness, Leadership & Service
• Provide direction and support to Program Assistants/Summer Counselors.
• Responsible for 1 program area for the duration of BGCW’s summer camp
• Keep ongoing inventory of supplies and materials needed to conduct effective programming.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work and storage areas.
• Maintain a weekly program schedule that reflects the program model and continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in professional development training as required by BGCW.
• Appropriately utilize shared Google Drives. All Club-related documents should be organized and accessible by the BGCW team.
• Ensure that youth are following behavior and safety guidelines at all times.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Site Director.

Collaboration/Relationships:

• Work collaboratively with other program staff to enhance program development.
• Work collaboratively with other program staff to plan, develop, implement and evaluate summer programs, services and activities to meet stated objectives and members’ needs and interests.

Additional Responsibilities

• Submitting material requests.
• Writing lesson plans.
• Plan 1 special event per month for Club members.
• Work collaboratively with staff on BGCW and BGCA monthly events.
• Support leadership staff with planning and development of special programs and/or events.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Pass background check.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• High School Diploma or GED required. College degree preferred. A minimum of 1 year experience in youth programs is required.
• Must have experience working with youth, specifically ages 11-14.
• Willingness to learn the mission, vision, values, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs and the basic principles and practices of non-profit organizations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with club and school staff.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the physical requirement necessary to complete the essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations could be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility to arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• It may require the ability to stand for long periods.
• It may require the ability to walk long distances.
• Requires the ability to use a computer.
• May be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or travel within and out of the Wooster area to attend meetings.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in working with the Boys and Girls Club of Wooster?

Work Location: In person