Teen Service Director

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teen Service Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of programs for youth between the ages of 13 to 18 within a designated Club including programs in the areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, and Fitness and Recreation. Provide leadership and supervision to program and volunteer staff; manage budgets and control expenses as assigned. Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to development of youth between 13 to 18 years of age, group leadership skills, and an understanding of group dynamics. Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations. Develop and maintain public relations. Provide direct supervision to volunteers and part-time staff. Provide leadership at special programs and/or events. Limited control expenditures against an assigned budget. Provide guidance and positive redirection to members. Collaborate with Unit Director and Program Director to ensure Club operations are efficient and safe for youth Plan and oversee the administration of designated Club programs and activities that support Youth development outcomes. Establish and maintain Club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program. Ensure that club equipment is maintained in good working condition. Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis. Ensure programs /activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity. Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers. Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information Establish programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success. Create a Club environment that facilitates the achievement of youth. Ensure a healthy and safe environment. Ensure that facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, services, and activities. Maintain contact with other youth-serving agencies, parents of members, and other youth served.

Requirements

Four-year college degree from an accredited college in related area/areas of youth development required (24 credit hours must be in child related courses)
CPR and first aid certifications
Valid (state) driver’s license (Class E)
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 Club (or similar organization) preferred.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets and control expenses.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of programs for youth between the ages of 13 to 18.
Provide leadership and supervision to program and volunteer staff.
Manage budgets and control expenses as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to development of youth between 13 to 18 years of age, group leadership skills, and an understanding of group dynamics.
Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations.
Develop and maintain public relations.
Provide direct supervision to volunteers and part-time staff.
Provide leadership at special programs and/or events.
Control expenditures against an assigned budget.
Provide guidance and positive redirection to members.
Collaborate with Unit Director and Program Director to ensure Club operations are efficient and safe for youth.
Plan and oversee the administration of designated Club programs and activities that support Youth development outcomes.
Establish and maintain Club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.
Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program.
Ensure that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis.
Ensure programs /activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity.
Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal.
Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.
Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information.
Establish programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success.
Create a Club environment that facilitates the achievement of youth.
Ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Ensure that facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, services, and activities.
Maintain contact with other youth-serving agencies, parents of members, and other youth served.