Youth Programs Lead: After-School & Summer

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,028,000 - 55,159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

New York Paid Family Leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development and Training

Opportunities for Career Growth andAdv

Job summary

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking an Assistant Program Director to help run Youth Development Centers in Queens, NY, delivering after-school, holiday, and summer programs that engage youth and families.

You’ll coach staff, partner with schools, and supervise operations to ensure safe, high-quality experiences focused on academic support, leadership development, STEM, literacy, healthy living, and recreation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience working with youth; elementary or middle school-aged youth is a plus.
• At least one year of staff supervision experience.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage youth through academic, leadership, STEM, literacy, healthy living, and recreational activities.
• Flexibility to attend occasional morning, evening, weekend activities, meetings, and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of after-school, holiday camp, and summer camp programs.
• Coach, mentor, and provide support to program staff and volunteers.
• Help develop and facilitate engaging activities that encourage youth participation and leadership.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Support recruitment, special events, parent meetings, and other program activities.
• Monitor attendance, participant information, schedules, and required documentation.
• Help ensure program policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and participate in YDC leadership meetings.
• Conduct monthly fire drills and maintain required records.
• Support the Program Director in addressing program, staffing, behavioral, and operational concerns.
• Step into a leadership role and ensure continuity of operations when the Program Director is absent.
• Complete required SACC training and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Take on special projects and other responsibilities that contribute to the success of the program.

Skills

Staff supervision

Youth development

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking an Assistant Program Director to help run Youth Development Centers in Queens, NY, delivering after-school, holiday, and summer programs that engage youth and families.

You’ll coach staff, partner with schools, and supervise operations to ensure safe, high-quality experiences focused on academic support, leadership development, STEM, literacy, healthy living, and recreation.