JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of the Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club provides leadership and direction to the Team Members and Youth. We strive to exceed our Mission statement for Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, as well as the Boys and Girls Club of America. The Director is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing a broad range of Club/Rec Center programs and activities such as leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, arts and sports, fitness and recreation. The Director is responsible for managing and directing the daily operations of the Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club which includes, but is not limited to, overseeing youth (between the ages of 5-18 years), fair and consistent leadership, ensuring the safety of our youth, following/development of policies and procedures, positive working rapport with departments, effective communication with parents/guardians, working with the community and all other duties that fall under the umbrella of the Rec Center/Boys and Girls Club.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Direct and manage all areas of the Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club including planning, organizing, and implementing programs, activities and safety compliance.

· Guides, supports, and serves the Board of Directors/Tribal Council in the creation of goals, development of policies and procedures, and ensuring operational standards and goals are met.

· Develops and supports activities in the Tribal community and surrounding communities.

· Develops and manages budget and fundraisers.

· Collect data for grants and completes grant report deadlines, must have the ability or willingness to learn grant writing for the Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club.

· Maintains annual equipment inventory.

· Oversee proper record keeping including daily participation, activities and events, liability waivers, fees collected and billed, etc.

· Ensures program is in compliance in all aspects of the program.

· Maintains monthly Recreational/Boys and Girls Club data report for Tribal Council/Board of Directors.

· Schedule required Board of Directors monthly meeting with Tribal Council Secretary.

· Assure all areas are safe, clean and tidy.

· Conduct preliminary investigations and follow up on all incident/accident reports.

· Assure safety of Club members and staff at all times.

· Assure adults are not utilizing the recreational center during prohibited times.

· Assure youth are treated fair and consistent.

· Communication with IEP School Counselors and/or parents to ensure working strategies for special needs members.

· Ability to effectively communicate and be a primary point of contact between schools and parents/guardians.

· Upholds confidentiality at all times and ensures all parties in the Department are protecting youth information.

· Enforce all rules, regulations, policies and procedures set by the Recreational Center/Boys and Girls Club.

· Trains, supervises, schedules, and helps develop all Team Members and volunteers.

· Must be able to confidently work with a variety of departments and managers while keeping a composed demeanor and open-door policy.

· Must demonstrate a high-level of customer service to all youth, team members, recreational guests, and parents/guardians.

· Promotes healthy living by being a positive role model.

· Must be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Directors/Tribal Council.

· Responsible to complete all other duties as assigned and not detailed in this job description as provided by the Board of Directors and Tribal Chairman.