Program Director- Tri-County (Meeting Street Academy)

Position Classification: (Part time seasonal); Mon.-Fri. 1:30pm-5:30pm; $16 an hr.
Program Director position available at Meeting Street Academy.

General Function:

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of all program areas within the Club. Plans, develops, and manages program implementation. Supervises program staff and performs other related administrative duties. Serves as a liaison between parents, schools, community groups and Club members. Works in partnership with the Campus Director to ensure that a myriad of pro-social and youth development opportunities are available to all Club members. Provides orientation and goal setting for all Club members. Program Director Floaters will be housed at a specific site in the region of their choice. They will report to the housed site everyday unless told to work at another site in their region when needed.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development field (or equivalent education and experience) and 2-3 years program delivery experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Understanding of the Organization's philosophy, vision and goals
Ability to deal with a diverse population of youth ages 4 to 18
Management and supervisory experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of all national and local programs
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrate and promote Core Values
Implement Curriculum
Organizes, directs and implements programming, to include programs in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's five Core Program Areas
Provides individual and group instruction
Maintain discipline; arbitrate disputes and enforce Club rules
Refers youth in need of additional services to appropriate agencies
Manage/Delegate appropriate responsibilities to program staff
Meet with volunteers and orientate them to the Club environment
Ensures planned programs, services, and activities are implemented in accordance with organizational mission, policies and procedures.
Assist program staff in guiding Club members into making appropriate program choices.
Facilitates weekly staff meetings.
Solicits input from staff, community, parents, volunteers and Club members for improvement.
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions:
After school/Recreational settings that include being in/out doors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support organization's fundraising events and activities.

Salary : $16