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Job Title: Site Lead

Reports To: Branch Director

Job Type: Site Lead

Location/Site: Whitter, CA/ MCH

Company Overview

The Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, California, is a vibrant and dedicated nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of young people in our community. Established with a mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens, our Club has been a cornerstone of support and growth for the youth of Whittier for over 55 years.

Mission

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential, productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Position Summary: The responsibilities of a Site Lead are to ensure that high-quality, expanded learning programs are consistently delivered to our members through coaching and supporting Branch Director. As a Site Lead, you will model professionalism and leadership for program Leaders, provide staff development training and follow-up coaching and support to ensure that they are best prepared to teach, help, inspire, and nurture our students. The Site Lead is the program's support to ensure that Program Leaders are fully prepared to create quality expanded learning programs. This allows each of our members to experience: 1) physical and emotional safety, 2) positive student-to-student and student-to-adult relationships, 3) engaging and relevant academic and enrichment activities, 4) growth in academic achievement, 5) and opportunities for youth leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Provide active supervision and maintain a safe, supportive physical and emotional environment for all members always

• Provides classroom training, supported with on-site and follow-up coaching to Program Leaders to ensure the development of their skills and leadership to:• Implement a high-quality program incorporating BGCA selected curricula, behavioral standards, policies and procedures for ensuring quality content, student safety, and appropriate management practices.• Employ Best Practices in expanded learning programming consistently with fidelity.• Ensure BGCA safety and membership requirements are implemented.• Collaborate with parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and student needs.• Provide leadership for program staff, coaching, training, document observations, and performance assessments to ensure quality programming is delivered to our members.• Ensure delivery of quality components: homework assistance, academic and enrichment learning opportunities.• Encourage an engaging environment that students, program staff, and volunteers want to be part of every day.• Ensures implementation of the safety plan at the site.• Implement other human resource policies and procedures.• Implement other plans or management requirements related to the site's needs.• Working on site Program Leaders to strengthen expanded learning programs• Capturing teachable moments with Program Leaders empowering them to refine program elements.

• Communicate all findings with supervisor

• Models professional behavior by:• Participating fully in their own professional development and training in all aspects of expanded learning programming and coaching strategies to ensure a cycle of continuous growth.• Attending meetings and training as requested.• Training and developing subordinates in line with the objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.• Maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality in student, staff and management matters.

· Work effectively with the staff, parents, and the local community

· Interact with guardians/parents and handle all questions or concerns that may arise

· Facilitate staff training in order to maintain the program's vision and the organization's missionSkills/Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required for school-based programs; additional course work is desirable.

• Mandatory TB Testing prior to hire

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid certification prior to hire.• At least 2-4 years in leadership or staff development position; leadership experience in recreation or educational field desirable• Ability to support Branch Director and Program Leaders as they work cooperatively and collaboratively with school administration, staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents and community leaders• Ability to identify and implement effective teaching strategies appropriate for students• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to target audience• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills• Public speaking skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their job without regard to their disabilities, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings and events.