JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within the Club. Plan, develop, oversee implement and supervise programs and program staff. To ensure excellence of all Academic Success programming. Responsible for implementing, ensuring, and conducting enriching program activities for youth both inside and outside of the Club. The Program Director will assist in the hiring and managing all staff, interns, and volunteers with the assistance of the Unit Director. Program Directors are integral to the successful implementation of all activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee the administration of Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes for Academic Success.
• Establish Club program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the provision of 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.

2. Program Development and Implementation

• Supervise the implementation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s established programs as well as locally developed programs.
• Establish and maintain unit program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Observe programming and ensure the evaluation and feedback of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Control unit program and activity expenditures within approved budget.

3. Relationships:

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems.

4. Additional Expectations:

• Develop and implement daily programs that encourage positive activity.
• Create and maintain various programs for members to remain involved in.
• Encourage a positive environment for members, staff, and volunteers to learn, interact, and grow.
• Conduct small and large group active enrichment activities.
• Assist with cleanup and organization of all program areas.
• Build positive relationships with youth, volunteers, parents, schools, and community.
• Assist with tracking daily attendance and other applicable program administrative duties.
• Assist with preparing information for reporting purposes when necessary.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
• Priority and time management to handle and deliver on multiple tasks and projects daily.
• Report to Unit Director.
• Volunteer management and tracking
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Higher education degree preferred.
• 2 or more years youth work experience required.
• Experience in managing staff.
• Academic program knowledge and experience.

Work Requirements:

• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, self-direction, and creativity.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exhibits professionalism.
• Maintains excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers, and public.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Must be able to excel in fast paced, high energy, large groups for extended periods of time during peak Club service.

This position is 100% in person and does not offer hybrid work opportunites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bloomington, IN 47404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person