Assistant Group Leader at Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster and Gardner – LEOMINSTER, Massachusetts

Assistant Group Leader

Come join an amazing team at The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (BGCFL) and Gardner Clubhouse.

We are seeking Group Leaders to help us GROW! The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCFLs positive impact in North Central Massachusetts by increasing the number of youth served. Since 2001, BGCFL has worked in youth development with young people ages 8-18, from many economic, social and family circumstances. In August 2008, the organization consolidated its separate Fitchburg and Leominster clubhouses to a single state-of-the art location on the Fitchburg-Leominster line and received its charter from the Boys & Girls Club of America that December. It is situated in a former private school on conservation land in a residential settinga unique site for a Boys & Girls Club clubhouse. In addition to the 8 acres owned by the Club, the Doyle Conservation Center (operated by the Trustees of the Reservations) provides more than 160 additional acres on which to play and study. The facility itself is well equipped with numerous classrooms, meeting places, a full gymnasium, and a full Teen Center. BGCFLs Gardner Clubhouse started in November of 2015 as a pilot program launched by the BGCFL. The Club takes place every day after school at the Gardner Middle School. The Club provides youth an extra opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts they learn in school. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and Character & Leadership Development.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Assistant Group leader helps to facilitate activities and the execution within a program, by supporting member engagement with priority outcome areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Implementation

Effectively implement programs, services and activities for members

Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings.

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.

2. May be required to drive Club van.

Must be at least 18 years of age and meet one of the following set of requirements

Work under the direct supervision of a Group leader, and have a high school diploma or equivalent; or be currently enrolled in a high school program or equivalent.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems

Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications

Valid State Drivers License

Collaborative, energetic, reliable and flexible team member who is committed to children and our mission.

The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as part of its commitment and responsibility to children and their families, all staff and volunteers must agree to a thorough screening process prior to acceptance into the organization and annually. Screening includes in person interview(s), reference check(s), Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) review, and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) review.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation and benefits commensurate with education and experience