Program Director – High School (HLPUSD)

Overview

The Program Director (High School) role is a teen-focused specialty and is responsible for delivering high-quality programs and mentorship to members in grades 9 through 12. This role focuses on creating meaningful relationships with teen members, supporting their academic success, workforce readiness, leadership development, and overall well-being before and after school. The position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating teen-centered programs in areas such as college and career exploration, social-emotional learning, civic engagement, Brent's Club, Kindness and creative enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Open up the program at 6:30am so students can be dropped off earlier and have breakfast if they would like
• Create a welcoming environment for students that need to be dropped off before campus opens
• Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages teens to build confidence, leadership skills, and positive peer relationships.
• Foster strong relationships with teen members, acting as a mentor and positive role model.
• Actively promote programs and recruit teen members through outreach within the high school and community
• Lead and support signature teen programs such as Brent's Club, Kindness, Youth of the Year, Keystone and etc
• Maintain accurate program records, incident reports, and documentation
• Maintain program spaces, ensuring they are organized, safe, and teen-friendly.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
• Provide guidance and behavior management in accordance with BGCMLA policies and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent.

• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years where: there is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development and/or formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.

• Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.

• Pass criminal background check.

• Pass (negative result) a TB test.

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.

• Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club preferred.

• Knowledge of core subject areas relevant to teen programming, including academic support, college and career readiness, workforce development, social-emotional learning, and youth leadership.

• Understanding of adolescent development and best practices in youth engagement for high school-aged members.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to plan, lead, and evaluate programs that lead to measurable positive outcomes for teens.

• Ability to model professionalism, reliability, and a growth mindset in all interactions and maintain clear boundaries with teen members.

• This position may be assigned to any sites within the Club as needed to accommodate changes in programming, staffing, or operational requirements.

• Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns/trends

Salary Description

$25-$30hr