The Centre Director

Position: Centre Director

Job Classification: Full-time, Salaried Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

Overview:

The Centre Director is responsible for the overall operations of The Christian Family Centre and directs efforts to achieve the vision established by the Lenawee Christian Ministries Board within the parameters of the organization’s mission, purpose, philosophy, and standards.

Supervises: Five managers who oversee the areas of sales, fitness and wellness, Impact sports, evening operations and aquatics. Additionally, oversees the team of Centre Stage Audio-Visual Technicians.

Evaluation:

The Executive Director of Lenawee Christian Ministries will evaluate the Centre Director annually

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required

• Preference is given to candidates with a relevant master’s degree

Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in team management and customer service

• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Fitness or wellness or community center management

• Building and leading teams

• Working in non-profit environments

Personal Requirements:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ as personal Savior

• Wholehearted agreement with the organization’s Statement of Faith and the Lenawee Christian Lifestyle Agreement

• The ability to integrate biblical truth and content into physical, spiritual, and social wellness

• The ability to serve as a role model in attitude, speech and action toward others, above reproach and committed to biblical standards of conduct in all matters

• A willingness to assist parents as they oversee their children’s education

• Active and faithful involvement in a church with pastoral reference(s)

• The ability to listen and respond appropriately to the counsel of others

Professional Requirements:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An ability to speak to large and small groups

• Leadership skills and the ability to develop/mentor other leaders

• Experience in program development and continuous program improvement

• Experience in the analysis and evaluation of organizational and management programs, policies, and operational needs

• Experience in supervision, training, and performance evaluation

• Knowledge of public relations and marketing best practices

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• The ability to relate with people from various faiths and personal backgrounds

• Understanding of budgeting, financial management, and stewardship

• The ability to make timely decisions that are informed by appropriate data and input from supporting staff

Executive/Strategic Responsibilities:

The Centre Director is responsible for:

• Executive leadership of The Centre, its employees, and its operations

• Developing and executing the Centre Strategic Plan

• Developing new strategic directions in coordination with the Executive Director of Lenawee Christian Ministries and The Centre Advisory Board

• Benchmarking the Centre’s operational performance against peer and aspirant organizations with the goal of identifying new opportunities

Personnel Responsibilities:

The Centre Director is responsible for:

• Developing and ensuring that roles, responsibilities and organizational structure are updated and available for all employees

• Maintaining and recommending updates to the Employee Handbook and Procedures

• Planning and administrating the orientation process for new staff

• Completing performance reviews in a timely manner

• Developing Performance Improvement Plans in conjunction with the HR Director and the Executive Director

• Recommending compensation adjustments for staff

• Providing engaging, relevant, and effective professional development

• Hiring within LCM process & procedures guidelines

Application Process:

• All interested candidates are invited to complete the screening questionnaire found at the following link: Screening Questions
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and list of references, addressing their qualifications and commitment to the school's mission to hr@lenawee.org
• Lenawee Christian Ministries is an equal opportunity employer.