Junior Group Leader - Flushing

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for sick days

Job summary

A youth development organization in the Bronx is seeking a part-time Junior Group Leader to supervise and coordinate programs for boys aged 7-10. The role involves facilitating engaging activities and ensuring the safety of participants. Candidates should have experience in youth development and strong organizational skills. This position offers a starting salary of $18/hour with flexible weekly hours of 20-25. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young boys in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development, education, or afterschool programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of youth aged 7-10.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Communicate behavior incidents with necessary staff.

Skills

Youth development experience

Organizational skills

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Location

Location: 565 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451

Salary Range

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Schedule: 20 – 25 hours per week

Employment Type

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

Junior Group Leader Overview

The Junior Group Leader is responsible for the direct guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care, while ensuring an engaging and intellectually stimulating member experience. He/she will build rapport with members through positive interactions in program activities. The Junior Group Leader will also assist in managing program assistants and volunteers.

Job Requirements

Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a group of 10-21 boys ages 7 - 10 years old.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and games for members
• Provide guidance, problem-solving, facilitation, and behavior modification as needed
• Assist with daily set-up, daily clean up, and transportation
• Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Age Group Director and other necessary staff
• Attend mandatory professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool
• Experience managing multiple priorities
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

What We Offer

• PTO: Sick time only

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.