School Site Director

The Site Director oversees the staff, programs, and community relationships at their assigned NFBGC Club location. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, they ensure that the Club is continuously operating in accordance with organizational and state standards while also carrying out and supporting the Mission of the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for the overall operations of the clubhouse.  Demonstrate success through the completion of the Accountability Chart.  Meet regularly with the Director of Operations and Management team to evaluate progress.
• Ensure assigned site maintains compliance with all School Aged Child Care regulations.  
• Incorporate the goals for youth in the club in all decisions, behaviors, and actions; which include, creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate program curriculum has been carried out, which will engage youth based on the Core Program Areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development).  
• Responsible for implementing and supporting the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes; a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition.
• Recruits and manages partnerships and volunteers to effectively utilize the entire Clubhouse space at all times.  
• Works in partnership with the CEP, Director of Operations and other School Site Directors to coordinate agency wide activities within the 17th Street Clubhouse building.  
• Create and monitor staff schedule as program necessitates, ensuring the correct ratio of staff and members to comply with grant requirements.
• Communicate with parents of members regarding progress, issues, permissions, and concerns at member pick-up time, Parent Social Nights and by telephone and e-mail.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff members.
• Schedule and direct weekly staff meetings, taking meeting minutes and file accordingly for regular inspection.
• Discuss disciplinary matters of members with Parents/guardians
• Attempts to solve conflict should be done in a manner which will result in a positive outcome for the youth.
• Attend regular meetings and trainings. 
• Manage transport of members on field trips, ensuring a positive, educational, and safe experience.
• Monitor Club inventory and order supplies as needed utilizing agency policies and procedures for purchasing supplies. 
• Provide tours to prospective members, member parents/guardians, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, coach, develop, mentor, and evaluate staff.
• Ensure staff members are educated on Agency mission and goals and that it is incorporated in all decisions, behaviors, and actions.
• Manage and approve timesheets. 
• Meet individually with staff members on a regular basis to discuss performance and address questions and concerns.

Qualifications:

• Must possess at least 18 college credit hours in education, music, physical education or art to fulfill DSS regulations.  Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations or similar field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working in a youth program environment required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and acceptable NYS driver’s license according to standards of our insurance company and OCFS for operating club vehicle(s).  Local travel required.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of different styles of learning.
• Strong multi-tasking, time management and organization skills.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified within six months of hire.
• Must complete the required OCFS Health & Safety Training Course within first 30 days of employment
• Must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person’s first six months at the program.

​Job Type: Part Time
Hours: 7:15AM to 9AM // 1:45PM (Tuesdays)/2:45PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) to 6PM
Pay Rate:  $16.50/hr to $18.50/hr

Youth Development Professional

Under the supervision of the School Site Supervisor/17th Street Coordinator, the Youth Development Professional’s role is to help strengthen the health and life skills of youth. Youth Development Professionals lead many interactive, hands-on activities in the after school program and serve as positive role models and mentors for the Club members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help youth achieve their expected goals; which include, creating a positive self-identity, developing core competencies, giving youth a self of community and civic involvement, increasing their awareness of good health and well-being, and instilling a good moral compass in order to build positive relationships.​
•  Engage youth in the core program areas of C.H.A.S.E. (Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Education & Career Development), which are designed to enrich their physical, emotional, cultural, and social development.
• Support the Five Key Elements which are shown to produce a deepening level of impact with the youth, which includes; a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition.
• Track attendance of Club members during each activity.  Should be aware at all times the number of members in a group and their whereabouts.
• Assist members with academic assignments in individual and group settings.
• Facilitate programs mandated by the Agency and give a comprehensive lesson on the assigned topic.
• Lead Club members in safe and age-appropriate physical activities and interactive play.
• Supervise members during recreational activities in and outside of the building.
• Assist other staff with serving meals and snacks. At meal time, sit and talk with members while reinforcing proper etiquette.
• Clean Clubhouse as necessary after meals and activities. Wash dishes, sweep, wipe tables, and organize.
• Be present at scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Serve as a positive role model to members by dressing and acting professionally and providing appropriate guidance and instruction on an individual basis.
• May transport members in a company vehicle on field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with youth required, preferably in an organized program setting.  Experience must include giving guidance of life skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and acceptable NYS driver’s license according to standards of our insurance company and OCFS for operating club vehicle(s).  Local travel required.
• Must pass all agency required background checks

Job Type: Part Time
Hours: 7:15AM to 9AM // 1:45PM (Tuesdays)/2:45PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) to 6PM
​Pay Rate: $15.00/hr

How to Apply

Use the form above for online applications or visit our job listing on indeed.com. We also have paper applications available at the 17th st Clubhouse administrative office.