PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Manages the teen programs of the Germantown Branch location. Plans, schedules, implements, supervises and evaluates the daily administration and outreach activities in the community, programming services to neighborhood youth, generating positive public relations with the public and in the community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and oversees the administration of Clubhouse teen programs, budgets, schedules, recordkeeping, implementation and evaluation of activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.
2. Establishes Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
3. Establishes and maintains Clubhouse program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of teen members.
4. Assists with orientation, evaluation and in-service training of program staff and volunteers as well as recruits new volunteers for programs.
5. Provides day to day supervision of program related staff
6. Increases visibility of Club teen 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 and media releases.
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May oversee special programs and/or events, and/or participate in the implementation of other branch activities as necessary.
2. May be required to drive Club van periodically.
3. May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues.
4. May handle deposits and banking transactions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree or education/experience equivalency.
· A minimum of five years work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
· Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
· Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
· Ability to deal effectively with teen members including discipline problems.
· Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.