After School Group Leader

Acquire4Hire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club at Bradley Street, Concord, NH seeks dedicated mentors to support educational, enrichment, and recreational activities for youth. This role runs August through the end of the school year, with possible summer work at camps. Applicants should be age 18+ with youth development experience.

Join a fun team helping children succeed and grow into caring, responsible citizens in a structured environment with strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age and able to meet one of the listed qualifications.
• Experience working with school-age children, totaling 600 hours or equivalent.
• Documentation of 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or related field.
• Documentation of a certified coach status or 5 years of parenting experience.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promote program participation with age-appropriate activities.
• Assist in orientating new members to scheduling and expectations.
• Provide guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members.

Skills

Youth development

Education

600 hours school-age child care

3 credits in child development/education/recreation

Certified coach

5 years of parenting experience

Job description

About This Role

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?

About This Role

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 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 Bradley Street Concord, NH location.

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.

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

• 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

• Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis through the use of injury/incident reports.
• Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.
• Participates in special programs and/or events such as all-staff training days.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members.
• 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