The Program Manager is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of high-quality, school-based teen programming aligned with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) program models and outcomes. This position works directly with middle and high school students during the school day and through scheduled workshops, events, and enrichment opportunities focused on Academic Success, Life & Workforce Readiness, Character & Leadership, and Health & Well-Being.
The Program Manager collaborates closely with school staff, community partners, and BGCSA leadership to ensure programming is aligned with school goals, student needs, and BGCA standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program Planning & Facilitation
- Plan, implement, and facilitate school-day teen programming aligned with BGCA priority outcomes (Academic Success, Workforce Readiness, Character & Leadership, Health & Well-being).
- Deliver classroom-based lessons, small group workshops and enrichment sessions during the school day.
- Coordinate and lead scheduled workshops, special events, college/career fairs, leadership conferences, and enrichment activities.
- Adapt programming to meet diverse learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and developmental stages.
- School Partnerships & Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff.
- Coordinate schedules, space usage, student rosters, and logistics with school partners.
- Youth Engagement & Support
- Build positive, professional relationships with teens and serve as a trusted adult mentor.
- Promote student engagement, participation, and consistent attendance in programming.
- Support student voice, leadership, and youth-led initiatives.
- Implement Keystone and Youth of the Year programs
- College, Career & Workforce Readiness
- Coordinate college and career exploration activities including campus visits, career panels, job shadowing, and guest speakers.
- Support FAFSA completion, scholarship awareness, resume building, interview skills, and post-secondary planning.
- Connect students to internships, summer programs, and workforce opportunities where available.
DATA, EVALUATIONS & REPORTING:
- Track attendance, participation, and outcome data in accordance with BGCA and funder requirements.
- Administer surveys, assessments, and pre/post measures.
- Support grant reporting and continuous improvement efforts.
- Family & Community Engagement
- Communicate with families regarding student opportunities, events, and resources.
- Partner with community organizations, colleges, employers, and volunteers to enhance programming.
- Compliance & Safety
- Follow all BGCSA, school district, and organizational policies regarding safety, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and professional conduct.
- Maintain appropriate documentation, permissions, and records.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Youth Development, Psychology, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adolescents in a school-based or youth-serving environment.
- Experience facilitating groups and delivering curriculum to middle and/or high school students.
- Demonstrates high energy, enthusiasm, and creativity, with excellent presentation and facilitation skills to actively engage teens and create a dynamic, inclusive, and motivating program environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple school sites.
- Ability to pass background checks required by the school district and BGCSA.
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The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio is to inspire youth, especially those who need us most, to achieve their full potential in a safe, positive, and engaging environment that promotes education, health, and character development.
