Come join an amazing team at The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (BGCFL).

We are seeking a Teen Center Director to help us GROW! The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCFL’s positive impact in North Central Massachusetts by increasing the number of youths served. Since 2001, BGCFL has worked in youth development with young people ages 8-18, from many economic, social and family circumstances. In August 2008, the organization consolidated its separate Fitchburg and Leominster clubhouses to a single state-of-the art location on the Fitchburg-Leominster line and received its charter from the Boys & Girls Club of America that December. It is situated in a former private school on conservation land in a residential setting—a unique site for a Boys & Girls Club clubhouse. In addition to the 8 acres owned by the Club, the Doyle Conservation Center (operated by the Trustees of the Reservations) provides more than 160 additional acres on which to play and study. The facility itself is well equipped with numerous classrooms, meeting places, a full gymnasium, and a full Teen Center. BGCFL’s Gardner Clubhouse started in November of 2015 as a pilot program launched by the BGCFL. The Club takes place every day after school at the Gardner Middle School. The Club provides youth an extra opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts they learn in school. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Character & Leadership Development.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within the Teen Center in the Clubhouse. This includes educational programs, Social Recreational, Art, Athletics and Homework Hour. Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates all programs and activities provided in program areas leading to the priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Interacts with Community Partners to bring innovative and inclusive programming to the Teen Center.

 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

• Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of Members and quality in programs at all times. Provide guidance, leadership and role modeling.

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by: Planning, organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities for members.
• Initiate new programs in collaboration with the Youth Development Professionals. Recommend the development of service area programs.
• Promote, Engage, Encourage and stimulate program participation. Ensure teen members are in a variety of program areas and activities. Provide instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas.
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety and development of Teen members.
• Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests.
• Oversee the provision of day-to-day Teen program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Oversee special programs and/or events (Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs).
• Consult with parents concerning Teen members and issues.
• Outreach to the community providing information and programming of The Boys & Girls Club organization.

Partnership Development

• Develop collaborative partnerships with Club staff, volunteers, members, parents, supporters, other Clubs, consultants and vendors and other nonprofits to establish professional links within the community.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.
• Ensure a productive work environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies. Recommend requisitions, as necessary, control expenditures against monthly supply budget.
• Participate in trauma informed training.

Program Development and Implementation

• Establish and maintain Teen program goals that ensure the health and safety of Teen members.
• Ensure that Teen Center staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program.
• Ensure the Teem program areas are safe and Club equipment is maintained and in working condition.
• Ensure evaluation of teen programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities are aligned to Teen member needs, addressing their gender and cultural diversity.

Supervision

• Recruit, train and manage assigned volunteers and staff; provide ongoing feedback; and identify and support development opportunities.
• Allocate and monitor work assigned to teen program staff and volunteers, providing ongoing feedback and regular performance management appraisals.
• Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, analysis of average daily attendance, notable achievements, incentive programs, behavioral issues, incidents.
• Ensure a productive work environment by leading weekly staff meetings.
• Participate in all staff professional development training and monthly meetings.
• Attend leadership meetings bi-monthly.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

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

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

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Preferred Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in planning and implementing youth programs
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid state driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as part of its commitment and responsibility to children and their families, all staff and volunteers must agree to a thorough screening process prior to acceptance into the organization and annually. Screening includes in person interview(s), reference check(s), Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) review, and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) review.

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.

Compensation and benefits commensurate with education and experience

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits: Flexible schedule

Schedule: Part time Monday to Friday 1:00 - 6:00pm

Ability to commute/relocate: Leominster, MA 01453: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person