Junior Group Leader - Harlem

Position: Junior Group Leader

Department: Juniors Department (Ages 10-12)

Location: 321 East 111th?St. New York, NY 10029

Salary Range: $18.50 per hour

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

Job Summary

The Junior 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 serve as a model for youth ages 10-12 by building rapport with members through positive interactions in program activities. The Junior Group Leader will also assist in the supervision of PT staff that may include activity aides and volunteers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a group of 10-21 boys.

• Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum of interactive challenges, activities and games for members that lead to members developing core competencies.

• Provide guidance, problem-solving facilitation, and behavior modification direction as needed.

• Participate with group in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including games, arts and crafts, theatre, computer lab, swimming, and field trips.

• 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 department director in order to prevent injuries or damage.

• Responsible for completing and the timely submission of all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to supply requests, lesson plans and timesheets.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Junior level or higher preferred; Teaching Assistants and Para Professionals are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Dependability, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Innovation

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.