After School Group Leader - Andover

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$13.65/hr - $17.47/hr

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you want to help create fantastic memories for local children? Do you have the skills and dedication to support 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 as a capable and caring mentor, look no further.

Find a job you love at our Sutton, NH location. There's never a dull moment while leading recreational activities, doing arts and crafts, playing water games, and interacting with members. This position is available from August through the end of the school year, with the possibility of employment during summer camp.

We are looking for two individuals aged 18+ with some youth development experience to help implement educational, enrichment, and recreational activities. Join a fun team working together to help children succeed and grow into caring, responsible citizens.

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that:
• Promotes and stimulates program participation through the delivery of age‑appropriate day‑to‑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 modelling, 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.

• 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 that program areas are safe, well‑ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in a good working condition.
• Ensures the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day‑to‑day basis through the use of injury/incident reports.
• Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.
• Participates in special programs and/or events such as all‑staff training days.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of 600 hours working in a school‑age program.
• Must have documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
• Ability 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 in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel for meetings/training, etc. may be required.
• May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally. (21 plus years of age only)
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or the human resources department.

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