Assistant Program Director

ALAMEDA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB INC; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda Boys & Girls Club is seeking an Assistant Program Director to provide active leadership and support to staff, youth, and families in a trauma-sensitive setting. This hands-on role, supervised by the Program Director, requires regular walking and standing during program hours and serves as on-site supervisor when the Director is absent.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, safety, and risk management; coordinating programs and events; directing opening/closing tasks;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in youth development or related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations.
• Leadership, problem solving, decision making and delegation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, safety and risk management, plus staff and volunteer management.
• Run youth programming when additional support is needed and supervise on-site when the Director is absent.
• Direct opening/closing tasks and monitor member safety with incident reporting.
• Plan curriculum and seasonal camps; coordinate special programs or events.
• Lead staff trainings, recruit/train new hires, and communicate with parents on ongoing items.
• Foster positive relationships with youth and families; model professional conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Delegation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook mail

Outlook calendar

Job description

Overview:

At the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, we inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our Club supports youth ages 6-18 through programs that support academic success, character and leadership, health and well-being, and workforce readiness.

Primary Function:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director is expected to provide active leadership, sound decision-making and problem solving, and regular support to staff, youth, and parents in a trauma-sensitive environment. This role serves in a supervisory capacity when the Program Director is absent. This is a hands-on, on-the-floor role requiring consistent walking and standing during program hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Operations

• Assist in the daily oversight of program operations, safety and risk management, and staff and volunteer management
• Run youth programming when additional support is needed
• Direct and ensure the completion of all opening and closing tasks
• Monitor program areas to ensure member safety and complete incident reports as needed
• Assist with curriculum planning and program schedules
• Lead the preparation and facilitation of seasonal and summer camps
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special programs or events

Youth Development

• Foster a physically and emotionally safe environment
• Build positive relationships with youth and families
• Promote positive behavior management
• Support social-emotional learning
• Respond and address Club member conflicts and behaviors

Leadership

• Act as the on-site supervisor when Program Director is absent
• Lead Friday Assemblies with all Club members and staff
• Provide in-service training as needed to staff and volunteers
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members and staff
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members
• Work with Program Director to develop daily program and staff schedules, conduct staff meetings, and recruit/train new hires
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis regarding member behavior, membership and camp registration, upcoming events and reminders, etc.
• Ensure a productive and effective work environment

In addition to the specific professional job duties, must also possess the ability to:

• Effectively use Microsoft Word, Outlook mail and Outlook calendar
• Work effectively with volunteers, parents, school officials, and other community members
• Understand neurodiversity and ability to adapt programming and approach as needed
• Understand youth and adolescent development, including social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Continue personal and professional growth by participating in trainings/classes
• Prioritize assignments
• Work independently and monitor own performance objectives
• Work collaboratively and be a team player
• Represent the Club positively in the community
• Should be able to lift 25 pounds

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of experience working in youth development or related field
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprint and background clearance
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations
• Leadership skills, including problem solving, decision making, and delegation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Disclaimer:

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