Afterschool Program Leader - Michigan City, United States - Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County

Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County exists to prove every kid has what it takes. Every year, hundreds of young people enjoy enriching activities at our five Club sites. With curriculum and activities focused on Academic Support, Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles, kids ages 4 to 18 stay very busy at our Clubs

Thanks to our community's support, Club membership and access to all of our programming is now
completely free for all children.

Please join us in ensuring every child in our community has access to a place where they can be who they are, and become who they were meant to be


Job Title:
Afterschool Program Leader


Reports To:
Site Leader


Revised Date: 11/22/22


PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Supports afterschool programming at Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County Clubs and Club extensions.

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities and curriculum in the areas of Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success and Character & Citizenship.

Abides by and supports the Club mission to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Prepare Youth for Success_

Creates an afterschool Club environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

• promotes and stimulates program participation;

- participates in members' Club orientation process;
- provides guidance and role modeling to members.

• Program Development and Implementation_
• Effectively implements and administers programs, services and activities for members. This may include specific local and Boys & Girls Clubs of America/Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County programs as directed by the Director of Operations and/or Site Leader.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and the appearance of the Club at all times.
• Collects data and prepares reports as needed.
• Ensures all safety and cleaning/sanitizing protocols are followed during program implementation.
• Supervision_
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in scheduled staff trainings and meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with daily cleaning/sanitizing tasks pursuant to Club, state, local and national requirements.
• Assists with daily food service as needed.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: _Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
• External:_ Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency preferred, but applicants enrolled in high school or a GED program are also encouraged to apply.
• Relevant work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising. activities based on the developmental needs of young people preferred.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to work with youth and families.
• Ability to work scheduled Club hours daily
• Ability to work effectively with Club staff, organizations, community groups and individuals.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Requirements:_ Demonstrated ability to: maintain a high energy level. Be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with daytoday services. May require being active for long periods of time; must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to push, pull, lift and or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: _The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; duties are normally performed at one of the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County Club Sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, employment, promotion or transfer of qualified personnel, or in the administration of personnel practices, on the basis of any characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.

DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and lev