Head of Programme Management

Career Opportunities with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc

Careers At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc

Primary Function: The Program Coordinator, under the guidance of the Club Director and in close collaboration with the Director of Programs, is to strategically plan, supervise, and execute a diverse array of high-impact programs across the Club, with a steadfast focus on advancing BGCGC models: Graduate, Fit for Life, and Ready to Serve . Tasked with the development of engaging activities, programs, and curricula catering to members of all ages, the Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive Club experience. Integral to this role is the establishment and maintenance of fruitful partnerships with external organizations to enrich program offerings and enhance member engagement. Additionally, the Program Coordinator is charged with working alongside Club staff to effectively recruit and retain participants. With a emphasis on fostering academic achievement within the organizational framework of the Graduate, Fit for Life, Ready to Serve program model, the Program Coordinator spearheads initiatives such as tutoring sessions, homework assistance, educational games, aimed at propelling members towards academic success and high school graduation.

Deliver fun and age-appropriate academic programming daily for youth (grades K-8), preparing and following a day-to-day program schedule based on the needs of Club members and conducting programming during all program hours.

Continually evaluate the effectiveness of all academic programming, utilizing current assessment tools, and recognize and coordinate volunteers and partnerships to help meet academic needs.

Track all member’ participation in all programs, and participate in weekly Club staff meetings, sharing educational ideas and activities while keeping the Club updated and informed on graduate numbers and goals.

Support the BGCGC mission, vision, and youth development philosophy through leadership, providing and ensuring the delivery of programs reflecting the Graduate, Fit for Life, Ready to Serve model.

Increase visibility of Club programs by posting daily schedules, announcing upcoming events, and disseminating timely program information to parents, schools, and other community agencies.

Ensure that the Youth Program Quality Intervention tool is effectively utilized.

Supervision

Serve as the direct supervisor of Program Leaders and Assistant Program Leaders, overseeing proper record-keeping procedures for timely reporting.

Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers to ensure coordination of programming and integration of the Graduate, Fit for Life, Ready to Serve model.

Provide ongoing feedback and regular appraisals to program staff and volunteers, ensuring adherence to Club policies.

Serve as acting Director in their absence overseeing proper academic record-keeping procedures for timely reporting.

Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI)

Ensure the YPQI tool is implemented in all day-to-day operations of the GRADUATE program.

Responsible for the training and implementation of the YPQI method (training provided)

Assist the Club Director with establishing and maintaining Average Daily Attendance Goals Develop community partnerships to enhance programming and community awareness.

Coordinate and/or support special programs and events directly related to the GRADUATE program, such as Youth of the Year.

Participate in ongoing training to foster personal and professional growth and development,

Maintain close contact with community agencies and schools to enhance program awareness and participation.

Activities are varied and require active engagement during educational and recreational programming, which may include extended periods of walking and standing. Activities will be varied due to working with youth and could require running and extended periods of standing and walking. Requires ability to use computer, various standard and specialized software and database systems, keyboard, calculator, and typical office machines. Requires travel to other Clubs and community agencies for meetings and training events.

Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment required. May be required to perform duties outside of the office environment, such as in gym space, cafeteria space or outside with exposure to sunlight, dirt, wind, and varying temperatures of 35 degrees to 98 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people in a positive manner.

Strong time management and project prioritization skills.

Experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising programs based on the developmental needs of young people is desired.

CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention certification required (training will be provided).

Thorough knowledge of the developmental learning stages of children,

Experience in providing educational programs for youth,

It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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