Job Description
Program Director
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within the Club. Plan, develop, oversee, implement and supervise programs and program staff. To ensure excellence of all programming for Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Citizenship and the Arts. Responsible for implementing, ensuring, and conducting enriching program activities for youth both inside and outside of the Club. The Program Director will assist in the managing of all staff, interns, and volunteers with the assistance of the Unit Director. Program Directors are integral to the successful implementation of all High Yield Activities and Targeted Programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Higher education degree preferred.
2 or more years of youth work experience required.
Experience in managing staff.
Youth program knowledge and experience.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, self-direction, and creativity.
Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.
Exhibits professionalism.
Maintains excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers, and public.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.
Must be able to excel in fast paced, high energy, large groups for extended periods of time during peak Club service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepare Youth for Success
Plan and oversee the administration of Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes across the outcome areas.
Establish Club program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
Program Development and Implementation
Supervise the implementation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s established programs as well as locally developed programs.
Establish and maintain unit program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Observe programming and ensure the evaluation and feedback of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
Control unit program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
Relationships:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
Additional Expectations:
Develop and implement daily programs that encourage positive activity.
Create and maintain various programs for members to remain involved in.
Encourage a positive environment for members, staff, and volunteers to learn, interact, and grow.
Conduct small and large group active enrichment activities.
Assist with cleanup and organization of all program areas.
Build positive relationships with youth, volunteers, parents, schools, and community.
Assist with tracking daily attendance and other applicable program administrative duties.
Assist with preparing information for reporting purposes when necessary.
Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
Priority and time management to handle and deliver on multiple tasks and projects daily.
Report to the Unit Director.
Volunteer management and tracking
Assume other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities required for typing, writing, simple manipulations such as telephone buttons, computer keyboards, fax machine buttons, etc. 2. Ability to work in a professional environment and positively represent organization under various levels of stress.
Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
Visual acuity for accurate reading, typing, filing and use of computer screen. 5. Ability to work at a rapid pace and where frequent interruptions and changes in plans or deadlines may occur.
Hearing is needed for purposes of business related phone communications, public broadcasts, answering incoming phone calls, etc.
Ability to lift and carry 15 to 50 pounds for office supplies, audio equipment, and other items needed for the preparation and takedown of special events.
Ability to operate a safe mode of transportation for publicity functions/events, transportation of supplies, and meetings.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, squat for filing and retrieval of stored files and supplies.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 per year
