Unit Director in Derby

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13350094 ## PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Unit Director at the School Based Site directs and oversees the overall daily operations of the before and after school-based Club program. This position is responsible for staff management and development, program implementation, and maintaining strong school relationships. This position requires high energy, enthusiasm for BGCSCKs mission, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the youth population being served. Successful candidates will be able to build strong professional relationships with staff, parents, Club members, and the community. ## KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Leadership*
• Establish Unit programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Act professionally always with all staff, members, and parents.
• Program Development and Implementation*
• Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Program evaluations will consist of pulse checks to obtain member feedback for specific programs and overall Club experience, as well as, utilizing BGCAs program quality assessments tool. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation as requested.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate the units overall programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives, member needs and interests.
• Site Supervision*
• Ensure productive and effective performance of all program staff including compliance with organization policies.
• Monitor and evaluate individual performance of program staff, give appropriate feedback and implement proper adjustment strategies as needed. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
• Assists with site specific hiring and organization hiring upon request, as well as assist with training site specific staff and organizational new hires as requested.
• Provides ongoing supervision of program staff and ensures a positive and dynamic relationship between all program staff and Club members.
• Conduct effective regular team meetings and important information is dispersed to appropriate staff, volunteers and parents.
• Provide staff ongoing training to ensure full and proper implementation of organizational wide initiatives.
• Partnership Development & Marketing*
• Develop partnerships with parents and school personnel.
• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and the community.