What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Supervisors/Group Leaders (Multiple positions available) position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester?
Provide support to the Program Director to ensure members participate in the daily age-appropriate activities safely, feel welcomed into the group setting, and follow the Club’s rules and policies. We have positions available at the Union Street Clubhouse, Jewett Street School, Highland Goffe Falls School and our newest location the Jordan Singer Youth Enrichment Center.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Run age-appropriate activities daily as discussed and agreed upon with the Program Director.
- Serve as a positive role model to the members to inspire them to realize their full potential.
- Interact with members to ensure they feel welcome and a part of the group.
- Encourage members to participate in the activities and programs planned for the day.
- Ensure members are acting and participating in activities in a safe manner and they are following the Club rules.
- Advise the Program Director when there are concerns about a member’s safety or failure to follow Club rules.
- Ensure the program area is safe for members to participate in activities and programs.
- Assist other staff and the Program Director with tasks needed, including tournaments, supervision, hallway duty, rules, and Club policies.
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- No prior work experience is necessary.
- Must be at least 15 years of age or older.
- Ability to pass criminal background screening.
- Ability to participate in behavior management and curriculum development.
- Ability and willingness to mentor and help others learn and succeed.
- Consistently display good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in a customer-friendly approach.
- Demonstrated ability to work with young people, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to consistently remain calm, focused, and professional in a large group and/or high-stress situation caused by conflict, difficult members, or parents. Ability to be flexible with base hours as assigned by the assigned supervisor to ensure coverage of all open hours of operation of the Union St. Clubhouse, school-based Extensions, or summer day camp program.
- Actively supervise and participate in recreational, athletic, and educational activities, both indoors and outdoors.
- Stand, walk, run, and engage in physical play for extended periods (4-8 hours).
- Respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies, including the ability to move swiftly to ensure the safety of members.
- Maintain energy and alertness throughout extended shifts, often in a loud or high-energy setting.
- Work in various environments, including gymnasiums, playgrounds, classrooms, and outdoor fields.
- Lift and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 25-50 pounds.
- Perform basic physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs.
- Using general office equipment, including phones, copiers, and computer equipment.