After School Group Leader

Child Care Resources Inc; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is seeking a group leader for the Christa McAuliffe School location in Concord, NH. The role runs August through the end of the school year with possible summer work at camps, leading recreational and educational activities for youth ages 6–12 in a safe, supportive environment.

You will implement programs, monitor safety, document incidents, and communicate with families and licensing bodies as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of youth development and age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and staff.
• Ability to plan and implement quality youth programs.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per licensing rules.
• May require local travel for meetings or training.
• 21+ for driving Club van/short bus when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Youth for Success by creating engaging activities.
• Lead age-appropriate day-to-day activities and supervise members.
• Orient new members to scheduling and program expectations.
• Provide guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain safety and proper conduct through best practices.
• Track attendance and keep spaces organized and safe.
• Document issues via injury/incident reports as needed.
• Communicate with families, staff, and external partners.
• Participate in staff meetings and events.

Skills

Youth development knowledge

Motivate youth

Behavior management

Parent communication

Program planning

Supervise members safely

CPR and First Aid readiness

Driving (21+) with clean record

Attendance and reporting

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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? 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.

What You'll Do

Prepare Youth for Success

1.Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that:

• 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 area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members.
• Continuously accounts for the 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

2.Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members.

3.Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch/site at all times. Ensures that program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in a good working condition.

4.Ensures the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity.

5.Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis through the use of injury/incident reports.

6.Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.

7.Participates in special programs and/or events such as all-staff training days.

8.Participates in staff meetings.

9.Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members.

10.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university;
• Documentation that she or he is a certified coach;
• Documentation of 5 years of parenting experience; or
• Documentation form or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a group leader in a school-age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 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 problems.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel for meetings/training, etc. may be required.
• May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally. (21 plus years of age only)
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or human resources department.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.
• The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
• This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

About Us

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 everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent