Club Director

Application Deadline: July 8th, 2024

MISSION STATEMENT  

'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members.'

Representation Matters! Candidates identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or represent diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves represented in the safe adults inside our Clubs.

Ideal Candidate:  

Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values - Put Youth First, Care Deeply and Engage Fully, Follow Through on Your Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered 

Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document.

DEPARTMENT: Youth and Family Services

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Programs

CLASSIFICATION: Salaried Non-Exempt, Full-time

PRIMARY LOCATION: Elise Menashe Teen Center - 409 NE Anderson St, Vancouver, WA 98665

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a complete cover letter, resume, two professional references, and one personal reference before July 8th, 2024. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Help us build an incredible Club experience for youth in the Hazel Dell community through working collaboratively to create a positive environment. Plan and oversee the administration of programs and activities that prepare youth for success, incorporate key elements, and support youth to learn skills, access opportunities, build a sense of belonging. 

Direct Support to Staff, Youth, & Families

• Collaborate with other club leaders and partners to plan and implement fun, intentional, high quality programming for youth year round
• Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission
• Consult with parents/guardians to build positive relationships and resolve issues
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities within Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Academic Success
• Implement restorative practices to support positive youth behavior
• Foster safe and positive spaces for youth to feel a sense belonging and build healthy relationships
• Oversee special programs and/or events, and/or participate in the implementation of other Club and organizational activities 

Club Operations

• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Manage club facility and supplies
• Demonstrate leadership in management of facility and grounds. Building and grounds should represent a quality program and organization
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally, with Clubhouse staff, leadership, families, youth, schools, community groups, and other related agencies to strengthen partnerships and support Club members.
• Support effective volunteer engagement, management and stewardship.

School Partnerships

• Collaborate with schools, school administrations, and local community agencies
• Communicate frequently with teachers 

Membership Management

• Recruit members and encourage participation in programs
• Ensure Club is meeting organization’s membership and attendance goals, proper record keeping and program results for grant funded programs
• Handle record keeping and appropriate summary reports for grants supporting Club programs

Leadership, Management, and Accountability

• Recruit, select, train, and supervise staff with ongoing feedback and performance reviews to identify and support professional development opportunities
• Open and receptive to provide and receive feedback
• Understand and implement organizational policies, procedures, and goals
• Manage program and activity expenditures within approved budget
• Support weekend and evening programming including scheduling and on-call support

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Work experience in a Boys & Girls Club, or similar youth serving organization
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a BA in Education or related field (flexibility of education attained or directly relatable work experience) 
• Two or more years providing staff supervision and leadership preferred
• Experience planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of youth in a leadership role
• Experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated ability for cultural responsiveness 
• Knowledge and implementation of positive behavior strategies and restorative practices
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Demonstrated time management and prioritizing projects
• Understanding of community partners and resources in the Clark County area preferred 
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, youth, parents and others with respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model and practice the behaviors that are outlined in our Core Values and Club Code 
• Licensed driver, with clean driving record and willingness to drive a 12-passenger van
• Set priorities and work independently in the absence of supervision
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Candidates proficient in and using English and Spanish or English and Chuukese are highly preferred

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

• Pass a National Criminal, Social Security, Local Criminal and National Sex Offender Registry Background Check –Required
• Washington State Driver’s license and ability to operate a 10-passenger van, training will be provided
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications within 90 days of employment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The starting annual salary for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 DOE. Benefits include 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program; 3% Simple Plan (IRA) employer matching program; and a paid-time off package including 12 holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off. Additional compensation for bilingual proficiency. Ongoing training related to roles and responsibilities provided. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT 

BGCSW prohibits discrimination against current staff or applicants on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BGCSW is an equal opportunity employer.

Please refer to our website at for additional information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

CLUB CODE & CORE VALUES

PUT YOUTH FIRST.

We are at our best and most impactful when we do right by the youth we serve. 

We make decisions with youth’s well-being at the center. We walk alongside youth and empower them to be the stewards of their path in life. We elevate the voices of kids, youth, families, and the communities who need us most. We examine our own biases and question our own assumptions to best serve youth. We check our ego at the door and think we (the collective effort) before me. 

CARE DEEPLY & ENGAGE FULLY.

We create impactful change by being fully present, engaged, and invested in contributing to strategy, perspective, and creativity. 

We approach interactions with kindness, compassion, and respect – we genuinely care about people and show it. We are brave and vulnerable and build safe and welcoming communities. We do not gossip. We talk to each other, not about each other. We care about ourselves so that we can be there for others. We strive to do the right thing every day, every time and treat each day as a new day with new opportunities. 

FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR COMMITMENTS.

Strong relationships built on trust drive change. We build trust with youth and families, each other, and the community by delivering on our promises. 

We do what we say we are going to do and are held accountable to established expectations. We take responsibility for knowing the expectations and goals of our role. We don’t over promise to ensure that we are able to deliver on commitments while balancing competing priorities. We take responsibility when we can’t follow through on a commitment. We own our mistakes, act to repair harm, and make amends to strengthen our community. 

COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE, & CLARIFY

Clear and consistent communication builds shared understanding, helps us align in our efforts, and sets ourselves and others up for success in support of youth. We deliver better services and solutions when people’s ideas are valued and heard.

We set expectations that align with our vision, values, and core focus. We effectively express thoughts, feelings, and ideas in individual and group situations. We listen to understand and value different perspectives. We approach situations with an open mindset, not seeking to be right and go our own path but rather to collaborate and get to the right answer together. We are curious. We seek to understand and communicate the context of situations and information. We ask questions when we need clarity and provide clarity when it is needed from us. 

EMPOWER & BE EMPOWERED.

Our greatest assets are the unique abilities and perspectives of our people. We represent our interests in a responsible, self-determined way, and push ourselves to make positive change. 

We are resourceful and respond with flexibility to make things work when necessary. We value and seek feedback and see it as an opportunity for growth. We give each other permission to fail and reflect in order to learn from our experiences. We choose courage over comfort by facing difficult tasks and conversations rather than avoiding them. We resolve conflicts as quickly as they arise. We encourage each other and show appreciation for those who go above and beyond.