Assistant Program Director - Gun Hill Community Center

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

Roads to Success (RTS) facilitates a variety of youth programs including after‑school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs, creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skills, and practice Generosity in their communities.

At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

The Cornerstone Assistant Program Director plays a pivotal role at Roads to Success, dedicated to the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the Boston Secor Community Center, while enhancing the well-being and success of our students and their families, particularly those living at or below the poverty line. This role encompasses the management and coordination of a comprehensive array of high‑quality innovative programming for our elementary, middle school, high school and adult participants.

A key aspect of this position involves developing community partnerships and leveraging resources.

• Supervisor:
  Program Director
• Supervises:
  Group Leaders and Instructors
• Hours:
  
  35 hours per week
• Compensation: $53k‑57k annually
• Location:
  
  745 Magenta Street, Bronx, NY 10467

• Complete SACC Program Director's (30‑hour) credentials.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to full‑time and part‑time program staff.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, orienting, and evaluating program staff for center‑based after‑school programs, evenings, Saturdays, and summer day camp.
• Provide direct/indirect supervision of program staff to ensure the achievement of daily/weekly/monthly goals, targets, and performance outcomes.
• Support participant recruitment and retention strategies using the DYCD online report.
• Serve as a liaison for tenant association, parents, and community entities.
• Participate in staff mentoring, coaching, and development activities.
• Support the facilitation team meetings and ensure proper execution of all staff meetings.
• Engage community stakeholders, including residents, businesses, leaders, and youth, to address community needs.
• Advocate for program needs through coalition building, feedback surveys, and program assessments.
• Seek partnership opportunities to leverage additional resources for programs.
• Organize quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series.
• Assess program effectiveness quarterly to ensure alignment with community needs.

• Ensure compliance with attendance tracking and reporting requirements.
• Respond to electronic and phone communications within 2 business days.
• Ensure compliance with DOH School‑Aged Childcare and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate and execute major events and activities in collaboration with the Cornerstone Program Director.
• Support the management of the CACFP Food Program, including reporting and documentation.
• Support communication with NYCHA and DYCD stakeholders and participate in meetings.
• Prepare monthly calendars of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
• Support with ordering supplies for the program.

• Ensure facilities managers maintain facility logs and ensure timely response to facility issues.
• Ensure facilities managers maintain maintenance and cleanliness of the facility in coordination with NYCHA & DYCD.
• Oversee bi‑yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center.
• Provide support during off‑hours and weekends, including managing the summer program.

• Train direct service staff in proper group supervision of children and trip training.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits.
• Maintain…