Under the supervision of the Director Expanded Learning, this position directs and manages overall daily operations at assigned Expanded Learning Club sites with the primary concern for a safe, comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery, supervision, and training of staff (direct and indirect reports), facilities management, community relations, reporting, evaluation, and membership administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES LEADERSHIP - Provide effective Leadership and Direction to district assigned program staff and club members. Serve as member of Program Leadership Team sharing accountability for success with other staff and Area Directors. Work with the Leadership team to hire, train, supervise, & evaluate all related Program Directors and program staff. Maintain a supportive, energetic, and effective team of middle managers and program support staff. PROGRAM -- Design, develop and oversee implementation of all assigned Club programs. Provide academic & enrichment services on site in all core program areas as needed, both those designed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and developed locally. Core Areas include Health & Life Skills; Character & Leadership; Sports, Fitness & Recreation; The Arts and Academic Success. Coordinate Club-wide program design, curriculum and delivery using a quarterly rotation. Maintain consistent and coordinated programs at all sites. Provide direct service in the absence of Program Director or when there is a shortage of program Youth Development Professionals. Ensure program initiatives continually advance the impact on Club youth. PLANNING -- Using our BGCA formula for impact model, help to plan the annual program plan with tangible, measured goals consistent with overall Club defined program goals and objectives. Adapt Club programs to meet community needs on a continual basis. Participate in organization-wide planning efforts as a member of the leadership team. REPORTING & EVALUATION -- Ensure all reporting requirements are met by the deadline for each Club location. Report findings to Director Expanded Learning on an on-going basis, benchmarks of which are established by Director, Expanded Learning. Manage appropriate sections of Club's annual report to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and After School Education and Safety (ASES) and Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELOP) program-related reporting quarterly. Use Evaluation Assessment annually to evaluate Clubs, set and monitor goals. FINANCE -- Oversee all supply expenditures. Oversite of budgetary compliance. FACILITY -- Ensure that all assigned sites are clean, safe, and attractive and have appropriate documented plans & processes in place. MARKETING -- Market Club programs to all potential members and their parents through recruiting events, flyers, and newsletters on a continual basis. COMMUNITY RELATIONS -- Develop high awareness of Club programs in the community including school principals and teachers, provider committees, and parent associations. Act as primary community liaison with regards to Club services. Maintain excellent relations with primary Club partners. SAFETY OFFICER – Lead and steward best practices related to all Club Safety processes and procedures. REGISTRATION – Lead and steward Salesforce registration process for all assigned programs. Ensure assigned Clubs meet all attendance goals and that membership guidelines are followed, including that all youth carry their card daily or wear BGCSL Club t-shirts.
Other Duties as assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
Person will be of flawless integrity & will fully embody our organizational Core Values.
Must know how to grow, motivate, and maintain a strong new team.4 years or more working with youth in an organized setting and experience in staff development, supervision, and training.
A commitment to providing young people with the highest-quality youth development experience.
Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, master’s preferred.
A minimum of three years management experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
Must provide own vehicle, have a valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger handle or feel objects, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and pull/push.
The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities are required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.