Program Director Little Chute

Position Overview
The Program Director directs/manages overall daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club at two school-based locations with the primary concern for programs and service delivery supervision and training of stafffacilities management community relations and membership administration.

Essential Job Functions
Leadership

• Oversee the implementation and delivery of operations program services and activities thatfacilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Motivate staff to create a welcoming environment that promotes an Optimal Club Experiencefeaturing: Supportive relationships with caring adults a safe positive environment recognitionopportunity and fun & a sense of belonging.
• Ensure positive collaboration exists between school site administration and the Boys & Girls Club.
• Actively and substantially contribute to a healthy organizational culture characterized by the coreelements of trust inclusion belonging autonomy position mastery and purpose.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster aculture of cooperation and teamwork.
• Ensure continuous learning and continuous improvement processes thrive in each area ofresponsibility.
• Use data ethically to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.
• Build and engage in community relationships that enhance the organizations profile build itsreputation support its priorities and advance its mission.
• Focus your efforts and that of your team members on promoting equity engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvement practices and doing what is needed to help thecommunities the organization serves become great places for all children and youth to grow andthrive.

Strategic Planning Execution & Agility

• Plan and execute programs to ensure grant compliance and sustainability.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organizations strategic directionsmission and and evaluate the progress of strategic initiatives making necessary adjustments to ensuresuccessful execution.
• Demonstrate agility by adapting to changes in the internal and external environment and making timely decisions to keep the organization on track towards its goals.

Management

• Approach management of individual sites from a Continuous Improvement mindset to optimizeeffectiveness and relevancy to the school community.
• Ensure operational goals and objectives align with and advance the organizations strategicpriorities.
• Regularly implement strategies to promote team development and performance inclusive of butnot limited to active listening team performance assessments coaching team-based learningrecognition fun and transparent communications.
• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth families staff volunteers Board fundersand other key stakeholders.
• Support the planning implementation execution and evaluation of special projects.
• Ensure spending stays within budgeted amounts get advance approval on expenditures asrequired meet allowable cost requirements and support the successful delivery of programs andservices in alignment with all restricted funding sources expectations and requirements.
• Finish work by established deadlines within the framework of established guidelines and policies.
• Address issues and concerns in a professional respectful and courteous manner.
• Ensure records are up-to date accurate and organized.
• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a way that meets daily responsibilitieswhile continuing to work toward longer-term objectives

Resource Development

• Train staff to understand how their actions and contributions to quality work and to maximizationof resources enhance the organizations fundraising efforts and its overall financial health.
• Participate in organizational fundraising efforts including donor stewardship activities Boardengagement opportunities third-party events and special events.

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment ensuring facilities equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Plan staffing schedules with mandated ratios and supervision of youth procedures to minimizeopportunities for incidents.
• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new or amended new or amended policiespractices and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks.

Human Resources Supervision and Talent Development

• Provide strength based on boarding experiences for new staff that allow for shadowing and skilldevelopment.
• Coach Unit Coordinators for individual sites to grow and develop independence and leadershipskills to effectively run said sites.
• Support efforts to ensure the organization has an acceptable number of qualified staff and effectiveleadership and management structures to operate effectively and deliver programs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and guide your team to do so as well aligning effortswith the organizations values mission strategic priorities and policies.
• Ensure workplace operations comply with all relevant regulations policies and best practices.
• Provide active supervision of all direct reports inclusive of ongoing coaching regular one-on-onemeetings performance evaluations goal setting and talent development.
• Participate in available coaching opportunities regular one-on-one meetings with supervisorperformance evaluations and goal setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent developmentrequirements ensuring your team does the same and creating and following a professional development plan.
• Create and manage succession plans for key roles in your area of responsibility.

Other duties as assigned.

The Program Director requires a majority combination of the following:
Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in education Human Services or a related field
• At least 3 years experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervisingactivities based on the developmental needs of young people or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated record of understanding regarding youth development principles behaviormanagement outcome evaluation and program management.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to deal effectively with members and parents including behavioral conversations.
• Skills developed regarding effective use of time management organization and prioritization oftasks.
• Will act as a liaison between the school site administration and the Boys & Girls Club organization.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey information in a timely open and clear manner.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers software and other technology tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Key Characteristics

• Is mission-driven and values-based.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Upholds a commitment to equity while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of culturaldifferences with all stakeholders.
• Contributes to a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust inclusion belonging autonomy andlearning.
• Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.