Teen Director

Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are one of the largest Club organizations in the country, and we pride ourselves on always doing what is best for youth. As leaders in youth development, we provide a safe place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time that is affordable for all families. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth in greater Seattle. We prioritize a youth-centric Club experience through culturally relevant, inclusive, and diverse programming delivered by individuals committed to serving youth.

Our organization values advancing racial equity, creating safe spaces, encouraging collaboration and accountability, and seeking transparent and authentic communication. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is right for you!!

Opportunity Overview: Teen Director

Oversees the Teen Drop-in Center and teen targeted programs. Ensures an outcome driven club experience in our three priority areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. Leads a broad range of quality youth development programs which promote physical activity, pro-social engagement, community service, career and academic development. Ensures teen staff implement programs which utilize the 5 Key Elements of Youth Development:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures program equipment and areas are maintained on a daily basis.
• Researches best practice programs and proven methods for teen development both within Boys & Girls Clubs Movement and throughout the field of Youth Development.
• Using the Formula for Impact (FFI), Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA), and other assessment/evaluations/surveys to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs, services and activities in accordance with our mission that properly prepare youth for success in 3 primary focus areas: 1) Academic Success, 2) Good Character & Citizenship and 3) Healthy Lifestyle.
• Plans and ensures proper implementation and facilitation of BGCA programing.
• Ensures overall safety of teens attending the Teen Center. Trains new staff on safety and ensures compliance with safety policies for the Teen Center.
• Maintains proper documentation of club members including tracking priority outcomes, duration and frequency of attendance, incidents, etc.
• Administrative and fiscal functions including, overseeing budget, record keeping, reporting, data entry, data evaluation, program management, and attention to impact-measurement initiatives, program reports and grant writing support and management.
• Leads marketing and advertisement of teen programs to meet club or regional daily attendance goals within specified time frames.
• Participates in special programs, events and other projects as directed by Club Director or Operations Director.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain regular contact with Club Director, Club staff, Club members and parents, to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions. The Teen Director is expected to collaborate effectively with peers and other staff internally, across Boy & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) organization and as needed with Boys & Girls Club of America and larger community to increase effectiveness and engagement with teens in our community.

External: Establish & maintain contact and good public relations with external community groups, schools, members parents/guardians, building and community partners and others as necessary to maintain and grow a successful teen program.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• BA Degree in applicable field preferred, (7 years experience with relevant certifications may substitute for college experience in some cases).
• 2 years staff management experience including hiring, training, supervising staff (or successful evidence of transferrable skills).

• 5 years working within a youth development program or agency in a leadership role (i.e. program lead/manager/director), Teen and Boys & Girls Club experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring, modeling and guiding youth utilizing strengths-based techniques.
• Fiscal management experience including creating and maintaining program budgets.
• Understands relevant youth development principles that apply to teens from diverse populations and situations including the ability to motivate teens in a positive way.
• Strong customer relations skills, ability to remain calm under in stressful situation and maintain strict confidentiality.

• Propose, learn, support and implement new ideas for the good of the Club.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and database knowledge.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Current Driver License, Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record as determined by BGCKC Vehicle Loss Prevention Program, (must be 21 years old or older to drive Club owned and operated vehicles).
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications or ability to complete within 30 days of employment.

HOURS: Full Time - 40hrs per week
LOCATION: North Seattle Boys & Girls Club
SALARY: $25.50 - $27.86 Per Hour
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e. copier toner.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.