Benefits/Perks

Organization Description: Here is a chance to make a difference in the lives of our community’s youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland’s mission is to develop our community’s youth into positive contributors to society. To that end, we provide programs and services that are tailored to the special needs of today’s youth and supplementary to the endeavors of our families, our schools, and other community-based organizations. We strive to insure that each of our young people is given the opportunity to reach her or his fullest potential as effective, goal-oriented young adults who will become responsible members of our society. We currently serve nearly 3,000 youth in Oakland with an outcome-driven Club experience in order to achieve our primary objectives: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. We have three locations. The successful candidate will be based at the Anna Marie Whalen Branch, located at 3300 High Street, Oakland, CA 94619 and the Ossian E. Carr Branch- 8530 International Blvd, Oakland, CA. 94621.

Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing the delivery of social and recreational programs within a designated Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Clubhouse. Plan, develop, oversee implementation and supervise departmental programs and program staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse social recreation programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:

· Establish Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.

· Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.

· Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).

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

Program Development and Implementation

2. Establish and maintain Clubhouse social recreation program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that departmental staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.

3. Ensure the evaluation of Club social recreation programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

4. Control departmental and other assigned program and activity expenditures within approved budget.

Supervision

5. Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.

6. Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including: activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.

7. Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.

Marketing and Public Relations

8. Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other branch activities as necessary.

2. May be required to drive Club van periodically.

3. May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact as needed with schools, member's parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• At minimum currently enrolled in college working towards an AA or BA degree.

• A minimum of two year’s work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

Please send to: dduplessis@bgcoakland.org ~ Boys & Girls of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer ~

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