Program Director-Lakelands area Teen Center

Be GREAT Academy; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Be GREAT Academy is seeking a Part-time Program Director in Greenwood, South Carolina for their Starz 24 Teen Center. This role involves overseeing program delivery, managing staff, and collaborating with community groups to ensure diverse opportunities for youth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development or equivalent experience and at least 2-3 years in program delivery. Strong communication, management skills, and CPR certification are essential. This position offers flexible working hours in a supportive after-school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development (or equivalent education and experience) and 2–3 years of program delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all program areas within the Club.
• Plan, develop, and manage program implementation.
• Supervise program staff and perform administrative duties.
• Liaise between parents, schools, community groups, and Club members.
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings.

Skills

Understanding of the Organization's philosophy, vision and goals

Ability to work with a diverse population of youth ages 4 to 18

Management and supervisory experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of all national and local programs

Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification

Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development or equivalent

Job description

Position Classification

Part-time seasonal; Mon.–Fri., 2:30 pm–8:00 pm (hours may vary during Summer). $14 per hour. Program Director position available at Starz 24 Teen Center in Greenwood, SC.

General Function

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of all program areas within the Club. Plans, develops, and manages program implementation. Supervises program staff and performs other related administrative duties. Serves as a liaison between parents, schools, community groups, and Club members. Works in partnership with the Campus Director to ensure a myriad of pro‑social and youth development opportunities are available to all Club members. Provides orientation and goal setting for all Club members. Program Director Floaters will be housed at a specific site in the region of their choice and report to the housed site every day unless told to work at another site in their region when needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Youth Development (or equivalent education and experience) and 2–3 years of program delivery experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of the Organization's philosophy, vision and goals
• Ability to work with a diverse population of youth ages 4 to 18
• Management and supervisory experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of all national and local programs
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote Core Values
• Implement Curriculum
• Organize, direct and implement programming, including programs in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's five Core Program Areas
• Provide individual and group instruction
• Maintain discipline; arbitrate disputes and enforce Club rules
• Refer youth in need of additional services to appropriate agencies
• Manage and delegate appropriate responsibilities to program staff
• Meet with volunteers and orient them to the Club environment
• Ensure planned programs, services, and activities are implemented in accordance with organizational mission, policies and procedures
• Assist program staff in guiding Club members into making appropriate program choices
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings
• Solicit input from staff, community, parents, volunteers and Club members for improvement
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
• Other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements

Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and computer knowledge.

Environment & Working Conditions

After-school/recreational settings that include both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasional weekend and evening work to support the organization's fundraising events and activities.