Teen Director

Job DetailsJob Location: SCH Sakai - Bainbridge Island, WA 98110Salary Range: $25.50 - $31.01 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesLeading the Change in Youth Development 

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are one of the largest Club organizations in the country, and we pride ourselves on always doing what is best for youth. As leaders in youth development, we provide a safe place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time that is affordable for all families. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth in greater Seattle. We prioritize a youth-centric Club experience through culturally relevant, inclusive, and diverse programming delivered by individuals committed to serving youth.  

Our organization values advancing racial equity, creating safe spaces, encouraging collaboration and accountability, and seeking transparent and authentic communication. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is right for you!!

Opportunity Overview: Teen Director

Oversees the Teen Drop-in Center and teen targeted programs. Ensures an outcome driven club experience in our three priority areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles.  Leads a broad range of quality youth development programs which promote physical activity, pro-social engagement, community service, career and academic development.   Ensures teen staff implement programs which utilize the 5 Key Elements of Youth Development:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Ensures program equipment and areas are maintained on a daily basis.
Researches best practice programs and proven methods for teen development both within Boys & Girls Clubs Movement and throughout the field of Youth Development.
Using the Formula for Impact (FFI), Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA), and other assessment/evaluations/surveys – to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs, services and activities in accordance with our mission that properly prepare youth for success in 3 primary focus areas: 1) Academic Success, 2) Good Character & Citizenship and 3) Healthy Lifestyle.
Plans and ensures proper implementation and facilitation of BGCA programing.
Ensures overall safety of teens attending the Teen Center. Trains new staff on safety and ensures compliance with safety policies for the Teen Center.
Maintains proper documentation of club members including tracking priority outcomes, duration and frequency of attendance, incidents, etc.
Administrative and fiscal functions including, overseeing budget, record keeping, reporting, data entry, data evaluation, program management, and attention to impact-measurement initiatives, program reports and grant writing support and management.
Leads marketing and advertisement of teen programs to meet club or regional daily attendance goals within specified time frames.
Participates in special programs, events and other projects as directed by Club Director or Operations Director.


RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:  Maintain regular contact with Club Director, Club staff, Club members and parents, to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.  The Teen Director is expected to collaborate effectively with peers and other staff internally, across Boy & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) organization and as needed with Boys & Girls Club of America and larger community to increase effectiveness and engagement with teens in our community.

External:  Establish & maintain contact and good public relations with external community groups, schools, members’ parents/guardians, building and community partners and others as necessary to maintain and grow a successful teen program.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


BA Degree in applicable field preferred, (7+ years’ experience with relevant certifications may substitute for college experience in some cases).



2+ years’ staff management experience including hiring, training, supervising staff (or successful evidence of transferrable skills).



5+years working within a youth development program or agency in a leadership role (i.e. program lead/manager/director), Teen and Boys & Girls Club experience preferred.
Experience mentoring, modeling and guiding youth utilizing strengths-based techniques.
Fiscal management experience including creating and maintaining program budgets.
Understands relevant youth development principles that apply to teens from diverse populations and situations including the ability to motivate teens in a positive way.
Strong customer relations skills, ability to remain calm under in stressful situation and maintain strict confidentiality.