Program Leader
Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Location: Suitland
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description DEPARTMENT: Operations *REVISED*
REPORTS TO: Branch Director/Program Director POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides support and direction for activities provided within a
specifically-focused program area, such as Education, Social
Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. KEY ROLES
(Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare Youth for Success -
Create a SAFE environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth
Development Outcomes - Promote and stimulate program participation;
while ensuring the five key elements for positive youth development
occur daily: - Fun - Supportive Relationships - Safe and Positive
Environment - Opportunities - Expectations and recognition - Ensure
the physical and emotional health and safety of club members at all
times - Provide guidance and act as a role model / mentor to assure
conduct, safety and development of all members - Help maintain
facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work
environment, reporting major issues to supervisor - Maintain close
professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and
volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of
members. Program Development and Implementation - Effectively
implement and administer programs, services and activities for
drop-in members and visitors ages 6-18 - Monitor and evaluate
programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members,
quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. -
Work with branch staff to prepare periodic activity reports and
receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in
program areas. - Ensure a productive work environment by
participating in weekly branch staff meetings. ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Participate in the implementation and delivery
of other unit activities and events as necessary - May assist in
new member registration and orientation. - Additional duties as
assigned RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Maintains valued, daily contact
with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and
supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain
guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. External:
Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members'
parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: (Education, experience, skills required)
- High School diploma or GED. - Experience in working with
children. - Ability to operate recent technology and mobile
applications (Tik Tok, Class Dojo, Instagram, and more) - Knowledge
of youth development. - Ability to motivate youth and manage
behavior problems. - Ability to deal with the general public. -
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 Driver’s
License PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Requires the
ability to speak, hear, use a personal computer for standard
business communications, and the ability lift up to 15 lbs. The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves
the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other
duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position. (Updated 2024)
Keywords: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Bel Air North , Program Leader, Education / Teaching , Suitland, Maryland
