Youth Program Leader

POSITION TITLE: Program Leader

PROGRAM: Youth Programs

REPORTS TO: Youth Program Coordinator

LOCATION: C.K. Newsome Community Center

STATUS: Nonexempt Part Time, 20 or more hours/week

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities as directed by the Youth Program Coordinator specifically related to your assigned area of focus.
• Assist in the orchestration of cooperative ventures between Carver & Community Partners.
• Communicate as directed by Multigenerational Program Coordinator & assistant with parents or other adult family members.
• Assist Multigenerational Program Coordinator in the maintenance of student files to ensure confidentiality and accuracy of personal information.
• Prepare and serve meals and/or snacks.
• Monitor children during fieldtrips, structured free time in and outdoors, and meals.
• Assist in monitoring of student attendance, behavior, and meal participation.
• Assist with the preparation, presentation and clean up of projects and activities including maintenance of bulletin boards.
• Assist in planning and implementing youth-related special events.
  
  

Program Focus Areas: Academics, the Arts, and Structured Recreation.

Qualifications

• Must LOVE, RESPECT, and ENJOY children and youth.
• Must have high school diploma or GED; Associate degree completed or in progress, preferably in the field of Education or Social Work; or a Child and Youth Care Practitioner certification
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills
• Fundamental computer skills (Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Page Maker, Photo Shop, and Internet)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a sense of humor
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to safely operate a van
  
  

Training Requirements

• Maintain CURRENT Universal Precautions, First Aid and Adult and Infant/Child CPR Training.
• Attend ALL Staff meetings, training, and development sessions
  
  

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING

• Participation in the development of challenging age-appropriate activities
• Compliance with and enforcement of Carver policies and procedures, including the Confidentiality Policy and State regulations
  
  

DECISIONS REFERRED TO HIGHER AUTHORITY

• Removing or suspending students from program.
• Purchases of supplies.
• Obligating organization to new partnerships and collaborations
  
  

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive. Other responsibilities may be included as directed by the Multigenerational Coordinator or Executive Director.

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