Teen Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Do you wish you could spend your work day working out and playing board games? Are you looking for a way to invest in young adults and prepare them for their future? We have the perfect job for you as a Teen Program Manager! Plan and implement a diversified educational, social and recreational program and activities for teen members ages 13-18 and young adult members and staff ages 19 – 24 years. Now is your chance to not only have fun at work, but also work with teens to promote their physical and mental wellness!

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance (including a plan with an HSA)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE AYCC Family Membership
• The possibility of FREE or reduced childcare

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct and operate programs and services for teen members and young adult members and staff ages, in accordance with the standards, philosophies, and policies of the State of Maine licensing guidelines within budget limitations.
• Organize and implement applicable programming, events, field trips and excursions for Kennebec County TANF participants.
• Work with Finance to provide necessary financial information, including hours and documentation of all hourly employees, to comply with grants.
• Work with Grants Manager to assist with Teen Program related grant funded initiatives, including running grant funded programs, reporting, and data collection.
• Implement, promote, and publicize the programs and activities.
• Assist teen members with behavior, attitude, or emotional concerns and make referrals to third party professionals when necessary.
• Keep accurate and adequate records of attendance, participation, and progress of all participants.
• Accomplish department and organizational objectives by managing staff and their performance, planning, scheduling and evaluating staff, recruiting, selecting, orienting and training staff, coaching employees to foster growth opportunities and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to encourage confidence, trust, and respect from the members, staff, and public.
• Must have excellent communication skills along with the understanding of teens,
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments related to the program.
• Display role model behavior
• Organizational skills
• Strong figure aptitude
• Ability to prepare & produce reports
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• BA or BS in Child Development or related field
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to become certified.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in childcare, teen programming, group social work, recreational field, social education field, or outdoor/camp programs.