Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience working directly with school-aged youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Knowledge of program planning and instruction, with experience implementing and assessing programs and providing instruction, direction, coaching, and guidance.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with youth, parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners while demonstrating tact, maturity, and flexibility.
• Direct supervisory skills to assist the Club Director with leading, motivating, and managing staff; recruiting and onboarding staff; conducting performance evaluations; and mediating conflicts.
• Experience tutoring and mentoring children or youth, motivating and engaging them, and managing behavioral challenges through peer mediation.
• Professional work ethic, accountability, follow-through, and ability to complete tasks accurately and meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain active and on one’s feet for at least five hours each day and adapt to a highly energetic work environment.
• Ability to motivate youth, manage behavior problems, and respond according to procedures for emergency, safety, and disciplinary situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, internet research, and social media navigation.
• Must complete any school district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates Youth Development Outcomes and promotes program participation.
• Provide positive behavior guidance and role modeling that supports members’ developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs.
• Assist the Club Director in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, services, and activities based on objectives and member needs and interests.
• Plan, lead, monitor, and evaluate programs and activities while ensuring member safety, program quality, and gender and cultural diversity.
• Set up and clean up program materials each day.
• Supervise members in program areas, continually monitoring safety and behavior and maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere.
• Assist the Club Director in resolving program complaints and issues involving members, and follow the BGCMCC Behavior Management Policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance, curriculum progress, and member conduct records; submit records in a timely manner and prepare activity or grant reports as needed.
• Build positive relationships with members, parents or guardians, supervisors, staff, and volunteers through effective communication.
• Ensure equipment is in good condition, post safety precautions where needed, and instruct members in safe equipment use.
• Maintain Club spaces so they are organized, clean, and safe; assess facility needs and perform janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Club Director and Youth Development Professionals and lead by example.
• Assist the Club Director in communicating job expectations and holding staff accountable.
• Help anticipate and document personnel issues, resolving problematic situations with tact, diplomacy, and strict confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, work overtime as assigned, travel overnight as required, cooperate with others, work in cold, hot, dusty, or loud environments, and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.