Position: Explorer Group Leader
Location: 321 E111th Street New York, NY 10029
Salary Range: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: 20 – 25 hours per week
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
The Explorer 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 Explorer Group Leader will also assist in managing program assistants and volunteers.
Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a group of 10-21 boys ages 7- 10 years old.
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Plan, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and games for members
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Provide guidance, problem-solving, facilitation, and behavior modification as needed
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Participate in indoor and outdoor activities
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Assist with daily set-up, daily clean up, and transportation
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Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director
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Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Age Group Director and other necessary staff
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Attend mandatory professional development trainings
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool
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Strong communication skills
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Experience managing multiple priorities
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Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
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Associates’ or Bachelor’s degree preferred
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First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
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PTO: Sick time only
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.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool programs
- Strong communication skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- First Aid and CPR certification
What We Do
The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization dedicated to empowering boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, through diverse and inclusive after-school and weekend programming. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs, fostering a supportive community and a strong sense of brotherhood to help members develop into quality young men.
