Title: Club Director Department: Operations JOB SUMMARY Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana is looking for an energetic talented and passionate candidate to serve as the Club Director at the Vermilion location. Under the supervision of the Area Manager this position is responsible for developing and implementing youth development instructional strategies content and management of the organizations evaluation system. The Club Director will lead a team of parttime Youth Development Professionals towards the mission and goals of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. The Club Director will work alongside the BGCA Leadership Team to bring research and evidencebased practices and strategies into the club and out into the community. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Establish Club 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
- Under the guidance of the Area Manager plan develop implement and evaluate Club overall programs services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests. Compile regular reports reflecting all activities attendance and participation
- Recruit manage and provide career development opportunities for Club staff and volunteers; conduct regular staff meetings
- Identify training needs and organize/lead the facilitation of ongoing training for all Club staff
- Ability to coach lead and mentor staff on program implementation
- Manage feeding program including deliveries compliance with protocol and reporting
- Implement processes for data collection and program assessments (e.g. Pulse Check NYOI system) including managing membership tracking software
- Facilitate communication of data between Club and BGCA Leadership Team to best tell our story
- Maintain open communication and positive relationships with BGCA staff
- Understand and manage financial resources of the Club controlling expenditures and submitting regular financial reports as requested
- Develop partnerships with parents schools community leaders and organizations
- Manage a Club Advisory Council of donors and community stakeholders
- Assist with community partnerships to increase membership and donor base
- Actively participate in organizational events and fundraisers as instructed by VP of Operations
- Other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelors degree (education sociology or related field) preferred but combination of relevant experience and education considered
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in communitybased youth development organization managing both staff and programs
- Proficient technology skills including Microsoft Office database management basic computing typing email and web applications
- Working knowledge of nonprofit budgets and budget management
- Outstanding interpersonal skills presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to lead and collaborate; strong leadership skills necessary
- Ability to accomplish tasks under pressure and effectively work independently
- Prioritizes and follows through on tasks and assignments
- Ability to connect and build positive relationships with youthwork professionals other staff and targeted community members
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification
- Valid State Drivers License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work Environment: High energy club environment working both indoors and outdoors approximately 25 of time working with children. Regular local travel required and periodic outofstate travel for training events. Work schedules includes weekends depending upon scheduling requirements. Physical & Mental Requirements: High energy level; comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with daytoday activities; superior interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities at all times displaying tact maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgement; requires the ability to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines. Physical requirements include sight hearing sitting as well as bending squatting stooping twisting reaching and lifting 550 lbs. on a daily basis. Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.
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