Assistant center director

City of Gardner, MA
Gardner, MA

Support Staff

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Assistant Youth Center Director

Position Overview

The Assistant Youth Center Director supports the Youth Center Director in creating a safe, engaging, and positive environment for youth participants from Grades 7 - 12. This part-time, on-site position is primarily youth-facing, ensuring members are supervised and supported. The Assistant provides leadership and guidance to youth, assists with volunteer coordination, and may take on additional responsibilities in the Director’s absence.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise youth participants during Youth Center hours, ensuring safety, positive behavior, and inclusion.
  • Support the implementation of daily program activities as directed by the Director.
  • Build positive relationships with youth, serving as a role model and mentor.
  • Assist with volunteer coordination, including guiding volunteers and ensuring they are effectively supporting program needs.
  • Enforce program policies, rules, and expectations consistently and fairly.
  • Provide input and feedback to the Director regarding program needs, youth concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and incident records as directed.
  • Support compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies.
  • In the absence of the Director, assume delegated responsibilities to ensure smooth daily operations.


Qualifications

  • Prior experience working with youth in a program, school, or community setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, and volunteers.
  • Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent in enforcing rules and handling conflicts.
  • Dependable, flexible, and able to follow direction while exercising good judgment when needed.
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Minimum age: 18 years old.


Work Environment & Schedule

This is a part-time position that reports to the Gardner Community Youth Center Monday to Friday from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. The role is entirely on-site at the Youth Center, requiring active supervision of youth, standing, and walking. Remote work is not available.

Miscellaneous Information

Any person qualified and interested in applying for any of the above positions, please submit a resume or application to: Amanda Morse, Director of Human Resources, City of Gardner, 95 Pleasant Street, Rm. 226, Gardner, MA 01440 or via email at [email protected]. The City of Gardner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/EOE

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Job Details

Category Support Staff Status Open Salary Rate of Pay: $20.00/Hour Part-time Posted October 23, 2025 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled

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Posted 2025-11-06

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