JOB SUMMARY

 Responsible for leadership and management of the organization’s entire general educational support program and learning center including assessment, planning, organization, implementation and evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Assess the organization’s general educational needs and develop a comprehensive program supporting the above-mentioned area in cooperation with the club’s other direct program staff. Directly responsible for supervising education program support staff and volunteers, assuring that the Club’s education goals and objectives are met. 
• Responsible for the full implementation of BGCA education-based programs including, but not limited to:  Power Hour, Goals for Graduation, Smart Moves, Project Learn , Career Launch and Money Matters.
• Develop and foster a positive climate for youth and ensure that all members actively participate in a variety of programs/activities, feel open to seek advice/guidance from staff in regard to problems; and receive care, respect and recognition for their efforts. Provide additional guidance to members in instances where more in depth behavioral modifications are needed.
• Manage the expenditures of the education budget, within the established financial guidelines of the organization in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Programs & Leadership.
• Promote and market programs to members via posting of daily schedules, announcements of upcoming events, etc. 
• Responsible for general program supervision and collaborate with the Assistant Director of Programs & Leadership and participate in discussions at the yearly program evaluation retreat.  
• Perform other program and operational tasks to meet overall goals and needs of the organization including bus-driving responsibilities when needed.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include safety, interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Direct summer day camp responsibilities outside the general area of school year responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•  High School diploma or equivalent required and Bachelor’s degree in Education or teaching related discipline preferred and 1-3 years’ experience working with youth in a school, alternative school, recreation, summer camp or after school program setting. Experience may be substituted for a lesser educational degree.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and ability to obtain a CDL-B bus driver’s license with a passenger endorsement within one year of hire and drive daily routes as required by the organization. 
• Must obtain and maintain mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening including:  criminal background screening and drug screening.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to manage expenses and maintain a budget.
• Ability and willingness to mentor and help others learn and succeed.
• Consistently display strong communication and interpersonal skills in a customer friendly approach.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to consistently remain calm, focused and professional in a large group and/or high stress situation caused by conflict or difficult members or parents.
• Ability to be flexible with base hours as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs & Leadership to ensure coverage of all open hours of operation of the Union St. Clubhouse and school-based Extensions, school vacations, and summer camp.