Youth Development Director I

BGCH Benefits 

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• Community: work with inspiring and awesome co-workers. This is rated as the #1 reason BGCH employees love working at BGCH!


• Purpose: An opportunity to make the world a better place for those youth who need us the most!


• PTO and Birthday Holiday


• Up to 17 Paid Holidays a year!


• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (over 20 hours). Discounts are offered for your family too (employee to pay).


• Pension with an 8% match of your salary (after working a designated number of hours).


• Employee Assistance Program


• Amazon Gift Card for your Anniversary! And a Starbucks Gift Card every year to buy a treat for your Birthday!


• BGCH Fun Days to be celebrated with your Club/department!


• BGCH is committed to Investing in Your professional Development!

Role: Youth Development Director I

Reports to: Clubhouse Director

Location: Ewa Beach Clubhouse

Hours: 30 hours/wk.

Pay: $20.00/hour

About BGCH

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The after-school hours have become a critical time for youth – a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. We provide a safe place filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adult mentors, and enriching programs.

Overview of the role

The Youth Development Director (YDD) is responsible for ensuring that daily planning and implementation of a variety of social, recreational, athletic, educational and cultural programs are implemented and completed according to BGCH policies and procedures for adolescent youth and occasionally would also be involved in working with elementary and intermediate youth.  Additionally, the YDD will integrate culturally relevant, leadership and “What’s Next” activities including, but not limited to, Truancy Prevention, Leaders in Training (LIT), Youth of the Year (YOY), and post-secondary education and job readiness initiatives. This position must communicate clearly, consistently, and effectively the needs and progress of their members and programs to their Clubhouse Director and internal LIT Management team.

Who you are

• On your resume.
  
  
  
  • You have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
  
  
  • You have a minimum of 2 years work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience
  
  
  
  


• You possess a current CPR and First Aid certificate (or are able to obtain one within 90 days of employment)


• You can operate a personal computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and database management. You possess general knowledge of athletic, recreation, and other program equipment.


• Patient and kind. You enjoy working with kids and can stay calm under stressful situations). You have the emotional maturity to deal with “at-risk” youth to help them reach their objectives.


• You make learning fun, have a teachable spirit, and get energized around kids.


• Self-Directed. You are well-organized and you can work independently with limited supervision.


• You want to make a difference in the lives of our amazing youth. You come to the Clubhouse with purpose and drive that you share with those around you. You get energized being around kids.


• Positive role model. You lead by a positive example that our youth can look up to.


• You communicate and work effectively with those around you with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds including agencies and community organizations.


• You are able to work flexible days and hours (including weekends for fundraising events). You can work for prolonged periods of time at high levels of activity, managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines.


• You bring positive energy to the Clubhouse and understand that there is a balance between work tasks and having a good time.

What you’ll do

• Implement high-yield learning, healthy lifestyles, and learning activities


• Program Planning and Implementation
  
  
  
  • The YDD is responsible for the planning, coordinating, development, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of programs including LIT in the areas of Good Character, Citizenship and Leadership Development, Academic Success and Career Development, Healthy Lifestyles to include life skills, mental health, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation, etc.
  
  
  • Establish and maintain Club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.
  
  
  • Develop and implement a plan for the recruitment and retention of members including outreach.
  
  
  • Promotes and stimulates interest and participation of Club members in various club activities.
  
  
  • Work closely with program staff, Program Director and Clubhouse Director to develop and implement programs and activities that meet youth’s needs, with special emphasis on career and education development, technology, and leadership development.
  
  
  • Promote and stimulate youth membership through ongoing outreach efforts and initiatives.
  
  
  
  

• Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis.


• Ensure programs /activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity (see BGCH values below).


• Increase the visibility of Club programs via posting of the daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events.


• Promote Youth Program utilizing mailings, fliers, and social media.


• Consistently connects and communicates with supervisors, staff teams, youth, parents, and other stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure strong relationships and rapport are built and maintained for the betterment of the clubs’ members.


• Plans, implements and participates in special activities (i.e. field trips, camps, etc.) and travel as required.


• Consistently follows instructions and observes BGCH policies and procedures.

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  • Provide training and orientation of members and volunteers for special programs, including LIT.
  
  
  • Provide ongoing feedback and recognition of members' progress and assist them at meeting designated benchmarks.
  
  
  • Track and monitor members' progress and report information to Clubhouse Director, Program Director, and appropriate staff.
  
  
  • Undertake any other duties that upper management staff might deem necessary to the best interest of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii.
  
  
  • Performs all other duties as necessary to ensure the success of programs under their jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  


• Administrative Functions
  
  
  
  • Assists Club Director in helping prepare annual program budget and authorizes expenditures up to an approved limit as determined by the Clubhouse Director and the Program Director.
  
  
  • Prepares requisitions for supplies, equipment, etc. with the Clubhouse Director or Program Director’s approval.
  
  
  • Prepares youth program schedules.
  
  
  • Prepares and submits required written reports, letters, data tracking, memos, etc., on a timely basis, and in compliance with deadlines, to Clubhouse Director and Program Director.
  
  
  • Assists in new member/parent orientation.
  
  
  • Assists the Program Director/Clubhouse Director with fund-raising activities including but not limited to Youth of the Year, Great Futures Day, and Walk in the Country
  
  
  • Attends scheduled staff meetings.
  
  
  • Assists with duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  


• Development, Recruitment, and Training
  
  
  
  • Coordinates and provides in-service training for program staff as requested by Clubhouse Director and Program Director.
  
  
  • Provides clear, consistent, and effective communication regarding program and member needs, progress, and updates to Clubhouse Director Program Director, program staff, volunteers, and youth participants.
  
  
  • Works with other Club staff and volunteers to ensure members are receiving full Club benefits.
  
  
  • Assists Clubhouse Director and Program Director in recruitment and training of program staff and volunteers as directed.
  
  
  • Teach, instruct, facilitate programs as directed by Clubhouse Director and Program Director.
  
  
  
  


• Marketing & Community Relations
  
  
  
  • Promotes and stimulates community and parent interest in Club activities by establishing good community relations.
  
  
  • Develop and implement a plan for the recruitment and retention of members.
  
  
  • Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of the daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events, and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers, and media releases.
  
  
  • Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of the daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events.
  
  
  • Promote Youth Program utilizing mailings, fliers, and social media.
  
  
  • As directed by Clubhouse Director and Program Director, develops an annual plan to collaborate with other youth-serving organizations in the community, including principals of schools, community associations/neighborhood boards, and police department personnel.
  
  
  • Assists Clubhouse Director/Program Director with recruiting and orienting new Club members and their parents.
  
  
  
  


• Facilities Management
  
  
  
  • Ensure that program areas are safe, well ventilated, and well lit and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
  
  
  • Supervises the care and maintenance of the youth program equipment and facility.
  
  
  • Maintains the inventory of program supplies and equipment.
  
  
  
  

BGCH Values

To be a Part of BGCH culture, employees must be able to embrace and embody the following key values:

• Kindness and Aloha,


• Integrity and Trust,


• Highest Potential,


• Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion


• Growth Mindset. 

1. You approach obstacles and challenges with Kindness and Aloha; this includes being patient and positive when working with others.


2. You make decisions and choices with Integrity in everything that you do (especially when no one is looking).


3. You work towards your own and your members’ Highest Potential at work. This includes working with your supervisor and coworkers in a collaborative and constructive way.

1. A culture of Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion, is everyone's kuleana (responsibility). In a diverse, fair, and inclusive culture, everyone can be themselves and experience the full richness of the organization as no one feels the need to suppress who they are.


2. A Growth Mindset means embracing a mindset that encompasses innovation, creativity, learning, collaboration, and being open to new, uncomfortable ideas and opinions different than your own, if it means doing things more efficiently or better.

Your application

We’re excited to hear from you! Fill out the application and upload your resume. We would love to hear how you would be a great fit for the BGCH Team. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for positions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, certain arrest and court records, certain credit history, child support orders, garnishments, reproductive health decision, domestic or sexual violence victim status, veteran/military status, certain citizenship status, breastfeeding, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.