Pre-Teen Program Manager

About Boys & Girls Clubs Of Boston

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

Position Overview

The Pre-Teen Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events for youth between the ages of 10 – 14. Additionally, the individual in this role will have the responsibility for oversight of program staff, department budget, and a dedicated program space (Pre-Teen Center).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Teen Programming, Collaboration & Partnership Development

• In collaboration with pre-teen department staff, provide a variety of programming options reflective of the BGCB Program, ensuring that youth can participate in activities representative of all BGCB core program areas: arts, education, leadership and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, and technology. Programming may take the form of daily activities, projects, multi-week programs, and clubs.
• Develop and implement collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Delivery of BGCB core programs, activities, and workforce readiness opportunities, including BGCB’s Ready to Work Academy for middle schoolers, Young Leaders, and Torch Club.
• Delivery of targeted specialty programs such as Stand Strong (in partnership with Boston Sports Museum) and Passport to Manhood (BGCA).
• Run/implement Club 13, Yawkey Club of Roxbury’s tween to teen transition program.
• Secure, maintain and monitor budget, materials, equipment, and other resources belonging to the program area.
• Coordinate program partners and consultants who can offer related instruction, support, and guidance to members.
  
  

Standards, Assessment, and Evaluation

• Manage and oversee BGCB pre-teen program activity standards as determined each year.
• Maintain knowledge of trends in pre-teen education.
• Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
  
  

Members Discipline and Support

• Supervise and discipline club members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse (as appropriate).
• Prioritize positive behavior management, social-emotional development and incorporating a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) lens in discipline and support.
• Maintain a clean and safe Pre-Teen program area.
  
  

Management, Communication and Training

• Orient, train and supervise pre-teen department staff.
• Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner.
• Participate in on – going professional development (trainings, education team meetings, 1 to 1 coaching sessions, observations, and supervision).
• Maintain a high level of professional communication both internally and externally
• Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
• Other related duties (as specified by Club Leadership)
  
  

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years direct experience developing and delivering programs for youth.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and trends in pre-teen programming and activities.
• Demonstrated experience providing recreation programs for youth.
• Must be or become CPR / FA certified.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in out-of-school time settings
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license (strongly preferred)
• A minimum of 1-2 years supervisory experience
• Multilingual ability (especially English, Spanish and Haitian Creole)
  
  

TRAVEL

Travel between sites and to activities as needed

START DATE

April 6th (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION (s)

Roxbury, MA (Yawkey Club)

Salary & Benefits

Salary - $‎60,114.60/year-$70,798.00/year - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.