After School Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

If you're eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, we invite you to join our team at the Boys & Girls Club of Laconia, NH. As a caring mentor, you'll play a vital role in creating unforgettable memories for local youth. We're seeking individuals aged 18+ with some youth development experience to support our team on a part-time basis, leading educational, enrichment, and recreational activities. Our dynamic team is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive.

At the Boys & Girls Club, we're passionate about helping children achieve their full potential. We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can deliver age-appropriate activities, promote skill-building, and provide guidance to our young members. If you're passionate about working with children and want to find a job that makes a real difference, we encourage you to apply.

We're a youth-focused organization with a strong commitment to empowering young people to succeed. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and contribute to our mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for them to grow and develop.

Unlocking Potential

1. Create a supportive environment that fosters the growth and development of youth, helping them achieve their goals and build confidence.

• Deliver engaging and interactive programs that cater to the diverse needs and interests of our members.
• Orient new members to our club's daily routines and expectations, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to help members develop essential skills and values.
• Lead by example, promoting a safe and respectful environment for all members.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and account for members in your care.
• Ensure program areas are clean, organized, and well-maintained, creating a welcoming space for all.

Program Excellence

1. Implement and administer programs, services, and activities that meet the unique needs of our members.
2. Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety, quality, and relevance, making adjustments as needed.
3. Develop and evaluate programs that respond to the diverse needs and interests of our members, promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness.
4. Document incidents and issues, maintaining open communication with families, staff, and members.
5. Communicate with regulatory bodies, such as child care licensing and DCYF, as required.
6. Participate in special programs, events, and training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge.
7. Attend staff meetings and contribute to open and effective communication within the team.
8. Other duties as assigned to support the success of our programs.

A group leader in a school-age program shall have at least one of the following:

• Experience working with school-age children totaling 600 hours;
• Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university;
• Documentation that she or he is a certified coach;
• Documentation of 5 years of parenting experience; or
• Documentation form or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a group leader in a school-age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 2022;
• Employees who are 19 years of age may be assigned to the senior program;
• Knowledge of youth development;
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems;
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians;
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth with help from Branch/Site/Program director;
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment;
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements;
• Occasional travel for meetings/trainings, etc. may be required;
• May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally (21 plus years of age only);
• Those employees who are asked to drive Club van/short bus must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to the human resources department;
• All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs.

Want to learn more about our organization and the impact we're making? Visit to discover how we're empowering young people to reach their full potential.

• Non-exempt, part-time, hourly position.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.