JOB SUMMARY
Delivery of quality programs, activities, and services for boys and girls 6 to 18 years of age that show measurable impact in participants’ academic success; good character and citizenship; and promotion of healthy lifestyle. Programs and activities must be organized, fun, meet the developmental needs of targeted age groups and scheduled to ensure maximum participation. Programs must be diverse and consistent with the organization’s youth development outcomes. Provide daily opportunities for Club members in several core program areas. Provide a safe and positive atmosphere for Club members to learn and grow that is sensitive to the cultural diversity of the Club members served.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Prepare Youth for Success
- Plan and oversee the administration of core area programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:
- Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
- Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
- Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area.
- Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
Program Development and Implementation
- Establish and maintain program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that club staff and volunteers understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
- Ensure the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
- Control program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
Supervision
- Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
- Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
- Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.
Marketing and Public Relations
- Increase visibility of programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers, media releases and website.
Additional Responsibilities
- May oversee special programs and/or events, and/or participate in the implementation of other Club and organizational activities as necessary.
- May be required to drive Activity Bus periodically.
- May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
- May handle record keeping and appropriate summary reports for grants supporting Club programs.
Relationships
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club Staff, Club members, and Club Director to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
