Youth Arts Program Leader

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atl; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in McDonough, GA seeks an Arts Instructor to plan, organize, promote, implement, and evaluate a diversified youth arts program.

The role involves guiding members, supervising volunteers, and ensuring safe, engaging activities; with afternoon/evening hours and occasional weekend work. Collaborate with staff and visiting artists to deliver impactful programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years of experience working with youth or youth development.
• Formal training or experience in arts and crafts.
• Strong communication and behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Youth for Success by fostering Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promote daily arts participation and engagement in events.
• Orient new members to the arts program and safety rules.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Develop and post weekly and monthly program plans.
• Monitor safety and quality of programs.
• Recognize members for participation and achievement.
• Maintain attendance and participation records.
• Supervise volunteers and program assistants.
• Ensure a productive work environment through staff meetings.
• Collaborate with visiting artists and special initiatives.
• Monitor supplies and keep the supply room organized.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth development knowledge

Motivate youth

Program planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Three years' youth experience

Arts and crafts training/experience

Job description

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Arts Instructor

McDonough, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2873

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is offering an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. We rely on the dedication of caring employees to provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in our highly skilled, diverse and committed workforce. Our staff are educators, coaches, artists, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. Are you ready to join a team of passionate individuals who are working to make a difference in the lives of our kids?

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, promotes, implements, and evaluates a diversified arts program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare Youth for Success
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Promotes and stimulates daily arts program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
Orients new members to the arts program, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, and disciplinary rules.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Program
Implements, administers, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans
Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
Supervision
Maintains order and discipline of club members.
Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants
Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings
Works as a team member with “visiting artists” and/or on special initiatives
Supplies
Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
Facility
Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
Additional Responsibilities
Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
High School diploma or GED.
Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to minimum of three years where:
1. experience in working with youth and knowledge of youth development gained and,
2. formal training, knowledge and/or experience in arts and crafts gained.
Knowledge of youth development.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.

ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Daily contact with club staff, club and teen center members, outside organizations and individuals to plan, coordinate and deliver programs. Normal internal office environment. Travel to special events and field trips required. Must be able to work daily afternoon/evening hours. Occasional weekend and work required to accomplish objectives. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.