After School Group Leader - Pittsfield

Summary
Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.We have openings for After School Group Leaders at our Pittsfield, NH location.
If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. This position is available from August through the end of the school year, with the possibility of summer work at one of the summer camps.
Join a fun team and do something you love in an organization with lots of room to grow! We are looking for individuals with youth development experience to help implement educational, enrichment, and recreational activities on a part-time basis. This is a school-year position, with the possibility of summer camp work at one of the other club locations.
Duties

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that:

-Promotes and stimulates program participation

-Assists in orientating new members to the Club rules and daily scheduling

-Provides guidance and role modeling to members

2.Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for members.

3.Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch/site at all times. May be asked to track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.

4.Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch/site staff meetings.
Requirements

·High school diploma or GED.

·Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of 600 hours working in a school-age program.

·Must have documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university.

·Employees who are 19 years of age may be assigned to the senior program.

·Knowledge of youth development.

·Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

·Ability to communicate with parents/guardians.

·Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

·Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

·Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.

·Occasional travel for meetings/training, etc. may be required.

·May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally. (21 plus years of age only)

·Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or Human Resources Generalist.

Additional Expectations:

·All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.

Nice To Haves
Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.
Benefits
Non-exempt, hourly position.
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.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
About Us

The Boys Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire provides early learning, after-school programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 2500 youth throughout the central New Hampshire area including Concord and Laconia areas. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.