Position: Junior Group Leader

Location: 321 East 111th Street New York, NY

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour

Employment Type: part-time, non-exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

Job Summary

We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff. The Group Leader is responsible for the direct guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care, while ensuring an engaging and intellectually stimulating member experience. He/ she will build rapport with members through positive interactions in program activities. The Group Leader will also assist in managing program assistants and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a group of 10-21 boys (ages 10-13)
• Plan, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and games for members
• Provide guidance, problem-solving, facilitation, and behavior modification as needed
• Participate in indoor and outdoor activities
• Assist with daily set-up, daily clean up, and transportation
• Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Age Group Director and other necessary staff
• Attend mandatory professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and you will be asked to submit proof of having received at least one dose of the vaccine prior to your start date and you must submit proof of full vaccination within 3 weeks of your start date. BCNY will treat proof of vaccination confidentially consistent with applicable law and will not use it for any purpose other than to ensure compliance with BCNY’s mandatory vaccination policy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool
• Strong communication skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Associates’ or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.