After School Group Leader - North Country Lisboa

Overview

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. If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children in the North Country, as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. 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
- time basis. This is a
- year position, with the ability of vacation camp work.

Base pay range

$13. 65/hr - $17. 47/hr

Responsibilities

• Prepare Youth for Success
  
  Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that: promotes and stimulates program participation through the delivery of
  - appropriate
  -
  - day activities in accordance with established program expectations; assists in orientating new members to the Club's daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care); provides guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members to promote development and skill building in program area(s); demonstrates leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members; continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance; oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program space and upkeep.
• Program Development, Implementation and Supervision
  
  Effectively implements and administers programs, services, and activities for members; monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch/site at all times; ensures program areas are safe,
  - ventilated, and well lit; that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition; ensures evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics, and that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity; documents problems or issues through injury/incident reports; communicates with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable; participates in special programs/events and staff meetings; facilitates open and effective communication with families, staff, and members; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A group leader in a
  - age program shall be at least 17 years of age, and have one of the following:
  • Experience working with
    - age children, totaling 600 hours;
  • Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university;
  • Documentation that she or he is a certified coach;
  • Documentation of 5 years of parenting experience; or
  • Documentation on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a group leader in a
    - age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 2022.
• Employees who are 19 years of age may be assigned to the senior program.
• Knowledge of youth development and ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and 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 to meet licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel for meetings/training may be required.
• May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally (21+ years of age; must have a safe driving record).

Additional Expectations

• All candidates offered a job will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First
  Advantage. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment for disqualifying findings; even if allowed, the organization reserves the right to determine employment status.
• Zero-tolerance policy for abuse; mistreatment will result in disciplinary action up to termination and cooperation with law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

Please visit www.nhyouth. org to learn more about our organization.

Benefits

Non-exempt,
- time, hourly position.

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning,
- school programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. 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.