Teen Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teen Director

PERFORMANCE
PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional

DEPARTMENT: Programs

REPORTS TO: CEO

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Teen Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specific programs for youth grades 7-12 within a designated Club. Program responsibility supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles,
Good Character and Citizenship. The teen director will be responsible for overseeing, planning facilitating programming during the after-school hours for younger teens (7th-9th grade) and evening/weekend programming for teens of all ages, Grades 7-12.

Must be able to work routine evenings and weekends.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Provide year-round teen program planning, seek out BGCA funding and program opportunities, including conducting, monitoring and accessing teen interest surveys and input to obtain and maintain effective programming. o Including Torch Club and community service activities.
• Assist in the promotion and interpretation of the Club philosophies, methods and accomplishments as it relate to teen programming.
• Provide employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs-based and interest-based programs.
• Assist with the promotion and implementation of all other teen program initiatives that reinforce a positive self-identity.
• Compile state-of-the-art teen resources, information and data to address current and future trends affecting teens.
• Participate in Club staff and advisory meetings to ensure teen interests and concerns are
• Oversee creation and implementation of E-sports Program

Other roles

• Serve as a positive adult role model at all Club, local and national events.
• Serve as a liaison with BGCA Teen Services to maximize resources available for service to teens.
• Collaborate annually with other statewide Club staff to enhance teen programming.
• Assist with any additional projects as assigned by Club management.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in Club's employee handbook and elsewhere.
• Lead curriculum based grant programming over the topics of peer pressure, safe sex, healthy relationships, drug, alcohol, tobacco etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May assist in other Club Program areas as needed

3. May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, volunteers, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of One year experience working directly with Teen population
• Excellent human relations, verbal and written communications skills.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and the Internet.
• Ability to collaborate with other community-based teen organizations and social service agencies.
• Knowledge of programs and resources available to create a well-rounded teen program and the ability to establish positive peer working relationships.
• Ability to organize teen outreach events, including high school recruitment presentations.
• Ability to remain patient and calm when faced with challenging interactions with youth.

REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical requirements include: sight, hearing, standing for more than four hours each day, other physical requirements needed to complete essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned. Necessary mental requirements include: concentration and focus on teen

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person