Director, Teen Services

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER AUGUSTA•Augusta, GA

14d

About The Position

Directs/manages overall daily operations of the teen program with the primary concern for program and service delivery. Develop local resources for Club teens ages 13 – 18, supervision of staff, school relations and membership administration. This program will foster positive self-identity; educational, employment, social, emotional, and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills and a moral compass.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required in a related field of study.
Three or more (3+) years related work experience in the field of youth development and/or college access programs preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
Excellent human relations skills and ability to motivate staff and teens at multiple locations.
Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, program partners, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Boys & Girls Clubs strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading all teen program initiatives and events.
Responsible for ensuring that member and program data is entered into the member tracking system.
Build and maintain relationships with teens and their families.
Develop programs and activities that prepare youth for success in accordance with our mission and vision.
Approach challenges and collaborative efforts with a strengths-based and positive attitude.
Participate in county-wide program quality improvement efforts.
Supervise other staff during teen nights and other teen programs when assigned.
Marketing and promotion of programs to recruit and retain teen members.
Ensure teen participation in impact programs.
Conduct outreach and recruitment programs to reach underserved teen youth.
Accountable for maintaining the safety of the Clubhouse.
Participate in special programs or events as directed.
Take the initiative in researching best practice programs and proven methods for youth development.
Create a culture of learning, safety, and belonging that drives great outcomes for BGCGA teen participants.
Oversee all BGCGA teen programs and staff leaders.
Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to embed the teen program in the overall BGCGA program pathway.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of BGCGA teen program effectiveness, make changes as needed, and share the metrics to measure and our regular progress.
Lead goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning across teen programs and sites based on annual objectives and key results.
Measure and communicate program impact.
Adapt teen programs to meet community needs and optimize student recruitment and retention.
Develop marketing tool to share findings with other constituents, such as the Chief Development Officer.
Provide staff with timely and actionable data that leads to better outcomes.
Report progress toward program goals quarterly to the Chief Program Officer
Instill high expectations and accountability for all teen staff.
Coach teen staff to implement quality programs, engage in continuous learning, and achieve goals.
Lead professional development and training for teen program staff.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.
Ensure support and execution for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and BGCGA specific programs.
Secure and Manage community, corporate, and educational partnerships in career exploration, skill development, job readiness, college prep, and work-based learning.
Serve as the liaison between businesses, colleges, universities, and postsecondary institutions and BGCGA.
Lead summer work-based learning initiatives for internal and external opportunities.