Under the direction of the Center Director, the Program Director will plan, coordinate and oversee daily teen after-school, evening and summer camp program activities with supervisory responsibility over all assigned staff, volunteers and interns. This position will supervise and monitor staff and youth in the following areas: safety; education; enrichment and recreation activities, environment and structure. Ensure overall program is aligned with the mission of the PAL organization.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Model and uphold all Agency and PAL (the Agency) Full-time Center rules.
2. Provide direction to and supervise assigned program staff.
3. Evaluate staff work performance, conduct performance reviews and staff development as needed.
4. Recruit new and returning students to meet required enrollment and average daily attendance as outlined in program contract.
5. In conjunction with the Center Director, plan, organize and manage special events as assigned by the Director of Full-time Centers or Center Director, or as planned by on-site staff.
6. In consultation with the Center Director, serve as liaison, interact and negotiate with school and service agency representatives that seek to enter into “partnerships” or provide programs or volunteer personnel.
7. Identify and develop relationships with educational, cultural, recreational, and environmental institutions that can serve as program resources for the center and Agency.
8. Ensure that lesson plans are being utilized and implemented on a daily basis.
9. Ensure that enrichment activities are incorporating academic components into the lessons.
IO. Develop a system for monitoring participant’s academic progress. Additional Responsibilities
1. Order, secure and manage program supplies and equipment;
2. During summer months, serve as Summer Camp Director with similar programmatic, supervisory and managerial responsibilities.
3. Ensure that incident reports (accidents, injuries, altercations, etc.) are submitted no later than the date of occurrence. Review reports and provide copies to the center director and office manager for record keeping purposes.
4. Collect and review weekly, monthly, written and verbal reports as requested from program staff. Also, submit same as requested by the Center Director.
5. Ensure that program bulletin boards are well maintained with current and upcoming program information and display photographs/products of program participants.
6. In coordination with the office manager, review daily attendance sheets and submit weekly to the Center Director for signature.
7. Conduct disciplinary consultations with youth participants and parents on as need basis.
8. As assigned by the Center Director, or when deemed necessary, call/attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers and community residents to assist in program delivery and promotion of programs.
9. Interact with and maintain a formal relationship with parents/guardians and keep open lines of communication to better understand and manage the children.
10. All other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
A Bachelor’s degree preferred (minimum of an associate’s degree) from an accredited college or university in Administration, Recreation, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, or a related field.
A minimum of three years professional paid work experience in a non-profit youth or social service agency in an administrative or managerial capacity.
Skills/Knowledge Required
Demonstrated skills and competency in program development, staff supervision, and delivery of youth services.
Understanding of conflict resolution, mediation and mentoring concepts.
Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak professionally to staff, members, parents, groups and community residents.
Familiarity with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.
Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. 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.
How to apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Theodore Phillips: TPhillips@PALnyc.org