Career Center

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Youth Program Director for the Explorer Academy (5-9 years old) at our following clubhouses:

• John E. Grimm III Clubhouse – Bronx, NY
• Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse - Bronx, NY

This is a full-time position working 35 hours a week Monday through Friday in the afternoon.

The Youth Program Director will be responsible for providing support with planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating departmental programs, activities and events and providing individual guidance and referrals as needed for our Explorer Academy members (5-9 years old). 

Youth Program Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aid in the delivery of assigned departmental programs and services.
• Ensure thorough evaluation of all assigned programs.
• Submit all required reports and records timely to the appropriate staff member/maintain formal records of all assigned programs
• Initiate and maintain community contacts; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as directed.
• Collaborate with outside entities to enhance programs and services; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as assigned.
• Provide group and individual instruction.
• Assist with the completion of homework.
• Motivate members to participate in programs, activities and events.
• Participate in organizational meetings and conferences as requested.
• Generate new and creative ways to engage members in educational activities.
• Maintain open lines of communication with direct supervisor and colleagues.

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package including 403(b) and pension plan for the Youth Program Director position.

EOE     M/F/DISABILITY/VETS

Youth Program Director Required Skills/Knowledge:

• High School diploma required, some college preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and supervise educational programs and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a related field is preferred.
• As a condition of employment, employees must have proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose in a two-dose vaccine series, or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine.