School Site Director

Title: Club Site Director
Reports to: Bluffton Unit Director
Hours: 5 days/week Monday - Friday; 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM (summer hours vary.)

FLSA status: þ Non-Exempt

Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry we are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time (after school and summer). Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to approximately 2,569 local youth within the Beaufort and Jasper County.

Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, our Clubs are for you!

Primary Summary:

The Site Director plans, coordinates, directs and manages overall daily operations of a Club site under the supervision of the Director of Community and Program Engagement, with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery, supervision, and training of staff (staff schedules, direct and indirect reports), personnel issues, management of a facility (club safety, cleanliness and maintenance), staff and member safety, actively engage and support community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Club Leadership

• Ability to interpret data and collect data
• Communicates, implements, and enforces the organization’s Operational and Human Resources and procedures; monitors same for compliance.
• Identifies and implements actions needed to optimize Club use by kids who need us most and at-risk community and to achieve and maintain optimal daily attendance levels.
• Plans and coordinates effective use of community and volunteer support.
• Handles crisis situations and takes action to resolve conflicts, disputes and/or concerns of staff, club members, volunteers, and/or parents.

Club Supervision & Staff Development

• Collaborates with management regarding staffing levels and hours to best support effective Club operations and program delivery.
• Orients, trains, guides, and develops staff
• Develops performance objectives for staff (including Enrichment Teachers, if applicable), monitors performance, provides on-going and periodic feedback on performance and recognizes their accomplishments.
• Takes approved disciplinary action for rules violations and/or failure to perform.
• Develops agenda and conducts regular staff meetings
• Utilizes interns and volunteers to support club initiatives

Club Programs & Services

• Plans, oversees and ensures designated programs are delivered with quality, and support identified Youth Development Outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains program goals and setting that insure the health and safety of members.
• Ensures that staff understands and communicates program areas are safe, well ventilated, well lit and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Encourage members to participate in a variety of program activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area.
• Monitors program delivery and collaborates with staff and pillar leadership to plan and implements improvements.
• Evaluates programs continually so they respond to member needs
• Ensures club’s special events and field trips are properly planned and supervised in accordance with the BGCLC Standard Operating Procedures

Payroll

• Maintain payroll and deposits
• Manage staff schedules and conduct hourly corrections and approvals
• Adhere to all deadlines

Marketing and Public Relations

• Collaborate with immediate supervisor to increase visibility of Club programs

Club Facility and Property

• Assesses risk and implements policies to minimize loss and exposure to loss.
• Enforces policies, procedures and standards regarding upkeep, usage, and maintenance of club areas, vehicles, and equipment and ensures club program areas are safe, attractive, and well-maintained.

Administrative

• Performs administrative responsibilities, including registration, orientation, and maintaining information required for reports and records.
• Plans and implements outcomes measurement and other surveys. Prepares accurate, timely club monthly and other reports, and plans and takes actions required to satisfy grant reporting requirements.
• Prepares and presents reports that communicate club’s progress towards goals for use with school and BGCLC management.
• Maintains and secures confidential club member files and records.
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QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of two years work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
  • Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.
  • Ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Required proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as other software, and web competency required.
  • Group leadership skills with an understanding of group dynamics and classroom management is required.
  • Management and supervisory experience.
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license and good driving record, and meet state-required automobile insurance minimums
  • May be required to drive club van for field trips and special events.
  • Program planning development and implementation experience.
  • Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintains contact with Branch Boards as needed. Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize Club.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of child development, supervision, and staff management in a licensed childcare setting.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and staff, and maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach above shoulders. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.