Youth Development Director; Teen Program- Lihue Clubhouse

Youth Development Director (Teen Program)

Reports to:

Clubhouse Director

Location:

Lihue Clubhouse, Kaua'i Position Type:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Monday–Friday (40 hours/week) Compensation: $21.00/hour

Now Offering a $400/Month Recruitment Incentive! Eligible candidates hired into qualifying FULL-TIME positions at participating Kauaʻi clubhouses may qualify for a temporary monthly stipend. Must reside 20+ miles from assigned clubhouse. Eligibility requirements apply.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

BGCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Hawai'i. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Chiropractic, acupuncture, and wellness program benefits
• Up to 17 paid holidays annually, including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous paid time off and paid bereavement leave
• 8% employer-funded retirement contribution after eligibility
• Employer-paid life insurance and additional disability coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Pet insurance options
• Tuition discounts with Hawai'i Pacific University and Chaminade University of Honolulu
• Ticketsat Work discounts and exclusive employee pricing
• Anniversary and birthday recognition incentives
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• 50% discount on BGCH youth intersession programs for employees' children
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and Aloha

Position Overview

The Youth Development Director (Teen Program) leads and oversees the daily planning and implementation of a variety of social, recreational, athletic, educational and cultural programs for pre-teen and teen adolescent youth at their clubhouse. Additionally, the Youth Development Director will integrate culturally relevant, leadership and "What's Next" activities including, but not limited to, L.I.T. programs, Youth of the Year (YOY), and post-secondary education and workforce development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Implementation:
• The Youth Development Director is responsible for the overseeing, planning, coordinating, development, implementation and evaluation of a broad range of programs for teens in the areas of Good Character & Citizenship Leadership Development, Academic Success and Career Development, Healthy Lifestyles to include life skills, mental health, the arts, sports and fitness, etc.
• Helps to oversee LIT and YOY for their clubhouse including events related to YOY and LIT programming. This includes the recruitment and development of members in the YOY program at their clubhouse; supporting them and their needs through the YOY academy and competition. Facilitating the LIT program at the site to ensure grant expectations are being met.
• Encourages and promotes diversity awareness and diversity of staff, volunteers, and members.
• Ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity (see BGCH values below).
• Works closely with club staff and the rest of the organization to develop and implement programs and activities that meet youth's needs, with special emphasis on career and education development, technology, and leadership development.
• Analyzes and reviews teen center's membership levels and average daily attendance and develops and implements strategies to increase membership and ADA including outreach.
• Plans and takes actions required to obtain community and volunteer support.
• Evaluates programming activity and regularly reviews impact. Implements, reviews and updates regularly action steps and program impro
• Plans, implements and participates in special activities (i.e. field trips, camps, etc.) and travel as required.
• Establishes and maintains Club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.
• Consistently follows instructions and observes BGCH policies and procedures.
• Provide on-going feedback and recognition of teens' progress and assist them at meeting designated benchmarks.
• Track and monitor teens' progress and report information appropriately.
• Undertake any other duties that upper management staff might deem necessary to the best interest of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii.
• Performs all other duties as necessary to ensure the success of programs under his/her jurisdiction.
• Administrative Functions:
• Assumes the role of primary liaison to Teen Center for support staff, responsible for communications and planning, delegating as appropriate.
• Ensures information and other data maintained on programs, membership, etc. are accurate and timely.
• Assists Club Director in helping prepare annual teen program budget and authorizes expenditures up to an approved limit as determined by BGCH.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies, equipment, etc. with the Clubhouse Director or Program Director's approval.
• Prepares and submits required written reports, letters, data…