After-School Program Leader

Make a Difference After School!
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee is looking for dependable, energetic, and caring adults to help create a safe, positive environment for youth.
If you enjoy working with children, leading activities, and making a difference in your community, we want to meet you!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2-6 PM

FUNCTION:

• Responsible for executing hands-on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups, K-12th graders.
• Prepare Youth for Success
• Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes, under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors
• Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids, staying consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Read lesson plans, lay out materials in advance, and perform other tasks to prepare for day-to-day program activities.
• 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(s).
• Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and
  development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organization's discipline policy.
• Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor, coach, and encourage them to believe in themselves and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.
• Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your Club site.
• Facility Maintenance
• Ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated and well-lit.
• Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Clean your area at the end of each day.
• Record Keeping
• Take accurate attendance for each activity.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards
  Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary.
• May be required to drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically.
• May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues
• Must work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma
• Some experience working with children is required. Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom, while also making sure activities are FUN for the youth.
• Teamwork skills, patience, and creativity are a must.
• Must be reliable and punctual-kids will be counting on you! Must show up on time and be ready to give them your full attention.

DISCLAIMER:

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Summer Hours: 25 or more

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4-hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Employee discount, Flexible schedule