The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the development and management of daily programming for the afterschool program.
Reports To: Sr. Program Director, Truman Beacon

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required. Candidates with an Associates or higher in Education or Social Work are encouraged to apply.
• Three years’ experience in youth program supervision and/or administration.
• Experience in program development for youth.
• Must be able to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
• Strong communication, organizational skills. Team Player and Approachability.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.
• Ability to work occasional weekends/late evenings.
• Must be able to pass DOHMH & DOE clearances and background checks.

• Assist Program Director in overseeing the daily operation of all aspects of the Evening/Saturday program.
• Attend all staff meetings and required professional development activities.
• Assist with the design and implementation of programming and scheduling.
• In the absence of the Program Director, provide overall leadership and administration of program.
• Supervise GSS Volunteers, Assistant Group Leaders, Group Leaders, and Youth Interns.
• Mentor and Coach team members.
• Track and input student records and attendance in program databases as needed.
• Help to create an environment of accountability, safety, and responsibility amongst participants, and use the established afterschool model.
• Coordinate and plan program activities and culminating events.
• Schedule and participate in parent involvement activities.
• Network and outreach to community organizations to provide services and information to program participants.
• Conduct outreach for participants to enroll in programming.
• Work with the Police Dept. for program security and crisis intervention.
• Oversee client referrals to other programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.