After School Group Leader - Christa McAuliffe School

Overview

Summary:

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you want to help create fantastic memories for local children? Do you have the skills and dedication to support our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.

This position is available from August through the end of the school year, with the possibility of summer work at one of the summer camps. If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. Find a job you love at our Christa McAuliffe School location in Concord, NH.

There’s never a dull moment while leading recreational activities, doing arts and crafts, playing water games, and interacting with members.

We are looking for individuals age 18+ with some youth development experience to help implement educational, enrichment, and recreational activities. Join a fun team working together to help children succeed and grow into caring, responsible citizens.

• Prepare Youth for Success:
  Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates program participation through the delivery of age-appropriate day-to-day activities in accordance with established program expectations.
• Assists in orientating new members to the Club's daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care).
• Provides guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members to promote development and skill building in program areas.
• Demonstrates leadership through safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members.
• Continuously accounts for members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance.
• Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program space and upkeep.

• Program Development, Implementation and Supervision:
  Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure safety, quality, and presentation; ensures spaces are safe, well-ventilated, and well-lit; maintains equipment.
• Evaluates programs continually, tracks outcome metrics, and ensures activities respond to member needs with attention to gender and cultural diversity.
• Documents problems or issues via injury/incident reports; communicates with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.
• Participates in special programs/events, staff meetings, and regular communication with families, staff, and members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A group leader in a school-age program shall be at least 17 years of age, and have one of the following:
  • Experience working with school-age children, totaling 600 hours;
  • Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or related field;
  • Documentation that you are a certified coach;
  • Documentation of 5 years of parenting experience; or
  • Documentation that you were qualified and employed as a group leader in a school-age program on or before 2022.
• Employees who are 19 years of age may be assigned to the senior program.
• Knowledge of youth development; ability to motivate youth and manage behavior; ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs and to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications to meet licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel for meetings/training may be required; may be asked to drive Club van/short bus (21+ years) with a safe driving record.

• All candidates must submit to FBI fingerprint and state background checks. The NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment for disqualifying findings. Even if allowed to work, the organization reserves the right to determine employment status.
• Zero-tolerance policy for abuse; disciplinary action up to termination and cooperation with law enforcement.

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Non-exempt, part-time, hourly position. This job description is subject to change at the discretion of leadership and organizational needs.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors, and programs covering academics, leadership development, physical fitness, and healthy habits.