Group Leader

Position: Teen Group Leader

Location: 565 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451

Salary Range: $20.00 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

The Teen 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 Teen 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.
• 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

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 Bachelors degree preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable

What We Offer

• 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.

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