Overview:

At the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, we inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our Club supports youth ages 6-18 through programs that support academic success, character and leadership, health and well-being, and workforce readiness.

Primary Function:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director is expected to provide active leadership, sound decision-making and problem solving, and regular support to staff, youth, and parents in a trauma-sensitive environment. This role serves in a supervisory capacity when the Program Director is absent. This is a hands-on, on-the-floor role requiring consistent walking and standing during program hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Operations

Assist in the daily oversight of program operations, safety and risk management, and staff and volunteer management

Run youth programming when additional support is needed

Direct and ensure the completion of all opening and closing tasks

Monitor program areas to ensure member safety and complete incident reports as needed

Assist with curriculum planning and program schedules

Lead the preparation and facilitation of seasonal and summer camps

Assist in the planning and implementation of special programs or events

Youth Development

Foster a physically and emotionally safe environment

Build positive relationships with youth and families

Promote positive behavior management

Support social-emotional learning

Respond and address Club member conflicts and behaviors

Leadership

Act as the on-site supervisor when Program Director is absent

Lead Friday Assemblies with all Club members and staff

Provide in-service training as needed to staff and volunteers

Provide guidance and role modeling to members and staff

Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members

Work with Program Director to develop daily program and staff schedules, conduct staff meetings, and recruit/train new hires

Communicate with parents on a regular basis regarding member behavior, membership and camp registration, upcoming events and reminders, etc.

Ensure a productive and effective work environment

In addition to the specific professional job duties, must also possess the ability to:

Effectively use Microsoft Word, Outlook mail and Outlook calendar

Work effectively with volunteers, parents, school officials, and other community members

Understand neurodiversity and ability to adapt programming and approach as needed

Understand youth and adolescent development, including social, emotional, and cognitive development

Continue personal and professional growth by participating in trainings/classes

Prioritize assignments

Work independently and monitor own performance objectives

Work collaboratively and be a team player

Represent the Club positively in the community

Should be able to lift 25 pounds

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree required

3+ years of experience working in youth development or related field

Experience working with diverse populations

Successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprint and background clearance

Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations

Leadership skills, including problem solving, decision making, and delegation

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.