Senior Program Director

Acquire4Hire LLC; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a passionate Senior Program Director to lead and oversee programming for children aged 5th-8th grades at the Boys & Girls Club in Concord, NH. The role emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, engaging environment that fosters youth development, including staff management, budgeting, and direct program implementation. A successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with relevant educational credentials and experience working with children.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement (403B) Contribution

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age with a relevant educational background.
• Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours required.
• Certification as a para II educator or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of programs focused on youth development.
• Plans and evaluates program activities ensuring safety and engagement.
• Manages budgeting and community relations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Child Development, Education, Recreation

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Summary

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to support our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.

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. Of course, passion for your profession won't pay the bills -- we get that! -- which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits. We care about your professional development and offer perks like tuition reimbursement and individualized career plans.

We have an exciting, full-time opportunity for a creative, energetic, and organized individual to oversee programming and daily enrichment activities for children from 5th grade to 8th grade at the Bradley Street location in Concord, NH. The Program Director is responsible for the overall daily operations of a program with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery. Also supervises and trains staff, handles personnel issues, manages a budget, and manages community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

Duties

Prepares Youth for Success

• Plans and oversees the administration of designated programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.
• Establishes program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversees the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established Boys and Girls Club standards and goals.
• Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
• Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety and development of members.
  
  

Program Development and Implementation

• Establishes and maintains program goals and settings to ensure the health and safety of members. Ensures that program staff understands and effectively communicates standards of the program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Ensures the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity.
• Controls program expenditures within the approved budget.
  
  

Supervision

• Allocates and monitors work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identifies and supports training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversees proper record keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.
• Ensures productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.
• Oversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year, and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other program activities as necessary.
• Increases visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedules, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, parent emails, etc.
  
  

Requirements

A program director in a school-age program shall be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and have at least one of the following:

• Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a site director in a school-age program on or before the effective date of these rules in 2017;
• A minimum of an associate's degree in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
• Certification of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or a public or private elementary school;
• A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, from a regionally accredited college plus 1000 hours of experience working with children;
• Current certification as an educator by the department of education;
• Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours and the following: a. Current certification as a para II educator by the department of education; or b. Both of the following: 1. Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, through a regionally accredited college or university and a written plan on file for completion of at least 3 additional credits as specified; and 2. Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a site director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least 6 credits shall be on file for review by the 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.
  
  

Nice To Haves

To learn more about our organization please visit www.nhyouth.org

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement (403B) Contribution

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, after-school 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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