Club Director

Description

 Directs/manages overall daily operations of the designated Clubhouse with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration.

Requirements

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

1. Establish Unit or Branch programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.

2. Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.

Strategic Planning

3. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate Unit or Branch overall programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests. Compile regular reports as required reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.

Resource Management

4. Manage Unit or Branch financial resources assisting in the development of annual budgets. Control expenditures against budget.

5. Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including use of facilities by outside  groups.

6. Recruit, manage and provide career development opportunities for branch staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings.

Partnership Development

7. Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, volunteers and organizations.

Marketing and Public Relations

8. Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and the community.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Purchase or request the purchase of supplies and equipment.

2. Work with staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments.

3. Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance and discipline plan.

4. Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Part-time Youth Development Program      Leaders and volunteers
• Ensure safety standards are followed at the facility by staff and      members
• Work with the Area Director in the hiring of Program Leaders
• Submit written reports per Operation requirement

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, behavioral sciences, education,      administration or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years working with children and adolescents, with      at least one year of program management experience, preferably in      designing and implementing programs for teens.

Abilities

• Excellent human relations, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the      Internet. 
• Ability to collaborate with other community-based teen organizations      and social service agencies. 
• Knowledge of programs and resources available to create a      well-rounded teen program and the ability to establish positive peer      working relationships. 
• Ability to organize teen outreach events, including high school      recruitment presentations. Capability to communicate the goals and      objectives of the Club’s teen initiative.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Normal internal office environment. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Possesses skills to maintain up-to-date bulletin boards reflecting the needs and interests of the Club/community teen population. The model Teen Director will thrive in an extraordinarily fast-paced environment with constant change, flexibility, and a need to be innovative and creative. 

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for more than four hours each day, other physical requirements needed to complete essential functions of the position, and other duties as assigned. Necessary mental requirements include concentration and focus on teen outreach and membership objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the Employee Handbook, Ethics Policy, and elsewhere. 

• All employees of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana are      required to pass annual background checks.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employee and      provide documentation supporting this authorization. 
• Employment with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana is      "at-will." At-will employees are not guaranteed employment with      Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana for any set period of time.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana: The Boys & Girls Clubs actively seeks to enrich the lives of young women and men whom other youth agencies have failed to reach. We are dedicated to ensuring that disadvantaged community youth have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. We are proud to be a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a 150-year-old national movement that serves nearly 4 million youth with 58,000 trained professional staff members and another 306,000 volunteers at more than 4,300 clubs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and military bases around the world.

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.