Healthy Lifestyles Program Admin
About The Position
The Healthy Lifestyles (HL) Program Administrator is responsible for managing and coordinating the key logistical functions essential to the efficient and effective operation of the variety of programs offered through the Clubs. These functions include (but are not limited to): planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a broad range of sports and healthy lifestyle activities for youth between the ages of 5 and 18 who participate in these Club-sponsored programs. These activities will support the core principles of Boys & Girls Clubs of America in the areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, and Fitness and Recreation. The HL Program Administrator will also supervise the Healthy Lifestyles volunteers approval process, provide leadership and supervision to program and volunteer staff; manage budgets and control expenses as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of youth development principles of youth ages 5-18
- Group management and leadership skills
- Sensitivity to the needs of the families and local community
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Knowledge of Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs
- Understanding of Human Resource principles
- Four-year college degree from an accredited college in related area/areas of youth development required.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the operation of a Boys & Girls Clubs (or similar organization) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, effectively manage budgets and control expenses.
- Adaptability: Prioritization of tasks in a fluctuating environment
- Communication Skills: Informing, Listening, Presenting, Writing
- Decision Making Skills: Analyzing, Innovating
- Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring
- Leadership Skills: Team Building, Lead by Example, Managing Change
- Relationship Skills: Teamwork, Conflict Management
- Safety, Health and Environment Skills: Supporting a Safe Environment
- CPR and first aid certifications
- Valid (state) driver’s license
- Meet the eligibility of insurance company regulations for operating Club vehicle(s)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the operation of a Boys & Girls Clubs (or similar organization) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success
- Create a program environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment
- Ensure that facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs, services and activities
- Ensure productive work environment
- Supervise the performance of assigned program volunteers and staff
- Update and maintain skills in use of current technology and information management systems
- Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations
- Develop and maintain public relations
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan
- Provide direct supervision to volunteers and assigned staff
- Knowledge of and ability to insure adherence to the organization’s operations plan
- Provide leadership at special programs and/or events
- Ensure program outcome measurement by staff
- Provide program outcomes to appropriate staff at assigned intervals
- Coordinate staffing with outreach staff
- Control expenditures against an assigned budget
- Maintain open communication with all stakeholders – e.g. other youth-serving agencies, parents of members and other youth served
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
