After School Group Leader - Plainfield

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you want to help create fantastic memories for local children? Do you have the skills and dedication to support our team at the Boys Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.

If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. We are looking for individuals age 18+ with some youth development experience to help implement educational, enrichment, and recreational activities. Join a fun team working together to help children succeed and grow into caring, responsible citizens.

Duties

Prepare Youth for Success

1.Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that :

• Promotes and stimulates program participation through the delivery of age-appropriate day-to-day activities in accordance with established program expectations.
• Assists in orientating new members to the Club's daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care).
• Provides guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members to promote development and skill building in program area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members.
• Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance.
• Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program space and upkeep.

Program Development, Implementation and Supervision

2.Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members.

3.Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch / site at all times. Ensures that program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in a good working condition.

4.Ensures the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs / activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity.

5.Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis through the use of injury / incident reports.

6.Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.

7.Participates in special programs and / or events such as all-staff training days.

8.Participates in staff meetings.

9.Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members.

10.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A group leader in a school-age program shall be at least 17 years of age, and have one of the following :

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS :

Nice To Haves

Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

Benefits

Non-exempt, part-time, hourly position.

About Us

The Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.