Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for overseeing, supervising, and managing overall daily operations of a branch/unit/satellite under the control of the BGCOP with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program, and service delivery in the areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, the Arts, Good Character, and Citizenship, Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Programs. Supervises and trains staff (direct and indirect reports), handles personnel issues, and manages facility.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee the administration of designated programs and activities that support Youth Development for on Optimal Club Experience Outcomes
• Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
• Ensure a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment and supplies.

Program Development and Implementation

• Attend regular Director/Coordinator meetings as instructed by Supervisors.
• Conduct regular/weekly meeting with line staff. Establish and maintain program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that staff and volunteers understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that program areas are safe, well lit and ventilated; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Control program and activity expenditures.
• Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
• Oversee membership recruitment and community outreach.

Supervision

• Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff. Attend required professional development trainings.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including; activities and events conducted; breakdowns of daily participation figures; notable achievements and any problems/issues.
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must plan activities and implement programs according to community needs as well as recruit targeted members to participate in these programs and assist in their delivery.
• Oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other BGCA National Programs and other programs as directed by supervisor and unit activities as necessary.
• Will be required to drive Club van periodically.
• Consult with parents concerning member and site issues.
• Handle deposits and banking transactions from time to time.
• Evaluation of Staff within the site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Preferred Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of three years work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The ability to supervise large groups of children and coordination of their activities. Will be required to stand for extended periods of time. Some time will be spent sitting at a workstation. Moderate lifting will be required from time to time.

Schedule: Monday Thru Friday

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits

• Hourly: $24.00 - $25.00/hr
• Pension Plan (after meeting eligibility criteria)
• Paid Sick Time

• Training & Development

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