Assistant Teen Center Director

The Assistant Teen Center Director is responsible for assisting the Teen Center Director with the day-to-day operations and programming of a Club site. This role helps ensure the delivery of high-quality, outcome-driven youth development programs that align with the Club’s mission while upholding adherence to organizational policies and procedures. Responsibilities include program development and oversight, staff and volunteer management, behavior support, administrative and financial management, marketing, safety, and facility management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development & Oversight:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and delivery of lesson plans, programs, services, and activities to achieve youth development outcomes.
• Ensure all programs adhere to the Boys & Girls Club's policies, procedures, and established youth development strategies.
• Recruit new members to meet membership and attendance goals.

Club Experience & Behavior Support:

• Promote a high-quality, Outcome-Driven Club Experience for all Club members by utilizing positive youth development principles.
• Build supportive, meaningful relationships with youth and their families, regardless of background, to support Club members’ success.
• Establish and enforce behavior expectations, providing consequences per organizational policy.

• Provide behavior support utilizing trauma-informed strategies to promote Club members’ success.

• Exercise authority in resolving issues involving Club members.

Staff & Volunteer Management:

• Train, supervise, and evaluate Club staff and volunteers in collaboration with Human Resources to ensure adequate staffing at all sites.
• Provide day-to-day supervisory support, coaching, and resources to empower staff to effectively deliver and track programs and activities.

• Oversee and support a high-performing Club team by offering feedback and guidance.

Administration & Finance Management:

• Collect and maintain necessary data and documentation, including daily attendance, program participation and meal program records.
• Monitor monthly expenses to ensure they are within budget projections.

Marketing & Public Relations:

• Support and implement marketing strategies to promote Club programs and events.

• Foster recognition opportunities for Club members and staff by showcasing program achievements.

Safety & Facility Management:

• Ensure child safety practices always meet or exceed the requirements of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, government agencies, and other collaborative entities. 
• Assist in ensuring the overall Club environment is safe and inviting for all Club members, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with cleaning schedules and equipment upkeep.

Education & Experience (Requires a majority combination of the following):

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• High energy level
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects
• Good interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels as well as with representatives of other organizations and institutions
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities
• Tact, maturity, and flexibility
• Sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running, strenuous sports-related activities
• Occasional lifting a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions

Other Qualifications:

• Valid State Driver’s License and access to regular and reliable transportation. Eligible and able to drive a Club vehicle and transport members is also preferred.  

• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations; personnel management; facilities management; and budget management.
• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to problem solve, prioritize, multi-task, and delegate assignments to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, community partners, youth and caregivers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Flexibility to work hours that vary daily and throughout the year

Salary : $14 - $18