Assistant Program Director
About The Position
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future. OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success. PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are. PRIMARY FUNCTION: An Assistant Director works with the Site Director to ensure the program is being supervised and managed. Assistant Directors are expected to assist the Site Director with administrative and operational tasks.
Requirements
- College credits in Education or related field.
- At least one year of administrative experience.
- At least one year of operational experience.
- At least two years of experience supervising in school age programs.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Google Docs.
- Strong skills in communication, punctuality, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Assume leadership role when Program Director is absent.
- Assist with managing and supervising staff.
- Assist with operational aspects of program.
- Assist in administrative tasks such as payroll, attendance, and supply orders.
- Ability to lead behavior interventions and staff trainings.
- Coordinate pre-program site preparation and post-program site closure.
- Oversee DOH guidelines, Covid-19 procedures, and Fire/Emergency Preparedness Drills.
- Facilitate a working relationship with parents to maximize progress with their children.
- Work collaboratively with staff to maintain order and participation during program.
- Attend mandatory scheduled meetings and professional development trainings.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Site Director.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
