BGCA Programs Team Lead at Alfond Youth and Community Center – Waterville, Maine

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of teens, being a BGCA Programs Team Lead is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to inspire, mentor, and guide the next generation. We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and compassionate individual who thrives in a dynamic youth-focused environment and is committed to helping young people grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in planning and facilitation of activities for teen members.
• Deliver curriculum utilizing the BGCA resources. Guiding/helping the youth adjust and grow within the program guidelines.
• Offer support for homework help and academic success.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in all areas of the Teen programs.
• Plan and implement curriculum for members to follow.
• Work closely with Teen Program Director to implement programming and support participants.
• Observe student behavior and assess appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Guide any member with behavior, attitude, or emotional problems to a healthy/productive conclusion. Refer any serious problems to the Teen Program Director.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of program area and equipment.

WORK SCEHDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Schedule varies depending on programs and events. Occasional nights and weekends may be required but are scheduled well in advance.

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.
• Ability to work in compliance with BGCA standards and programming guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively with caregivers
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service skills.
• Team player
• Display role model behavior
• Organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Education or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and first aid certification or be willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of relevant experience working with youth