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TITLE: Club Director

DEPARTMENT: Program

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer

Position Classification: Club Director roles are categorized based on scope of responsibility:

Category A (Large Unit): Manages 20+ staff

Category B (Mid-Size Unit): Manages 10-20 staff

Category C (Small Unit): Manages fewer than 10 staff

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: School year Monday – Friday, Hours vary between 7am and 7:30pm

Summer Monday – Friday, Hours vary between 7:15 am and 6:00pm

Occasional nights and weekends with proper notice

Primary Purpose

The Club Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of a Boys & Girls Club site. This includes delivering high-quality, outcome-driven youth development programs; ensuring a safe and inclusive environment; managing staff and resources; and building strong relationships with families, schools, and community partners.

The Club Director serves as the on-site executive leader and is accountable for achieving organizational goals related to youth outcomes, membership growth, program quality, and community engagement.

Our Club Program team helps us to focus on our mission and positive youth development outcomes opening the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across the Northern Neck. When you join the Boys & Girls club of the Northern Neck, you become part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse, dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do!

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

· Lead daily Club operations ensuring a safe, clean, positive environment.

· Deliver high-quality programs aligned with BGCA outcomes.

· Enforce policies and behavior management systems.

· Provide Direct Leadership to the County Unit Advisory Board with support provided by the Chief Operations Officer and the Chief Development Officer.

Strategic Planning & Program Quality

· Plan and evaluate programs to meet member needs.

· Track participation and outcomes using data systems.

· Ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Staff Leadership

· Recruit, train, supervise staff and volunteers.

· Build a strong team culture.

· Conduct evaluations and staff meetings.

Resource & Financial Management

· Provide input into the development of the Unit budget and manage day-to-day operations within approved budget parameters.

· Monitor expenses and ensure fiscal responsibility.

· Oversee facilities and equipment.

Partnership & Community Engagement

· Build relationships with parents, schools, community partners.

· Support Unit Board and parent engagement.

Resource Development & Marketing

· Support marketing and fundraising efforts.

· Positively represent organization in the community.

Compliance & Safety

· Ensure adherence to policies and safety standards.

· Maintain a safe environment for youth.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assume other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club professional team members/staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintain contact with Branch boards. Regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents, volunteers, and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize Club.

CERTIFICATION/ASSOCIATION:

· Must be able to be registered by our organization with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.mybgca.net).

· Complete required assigned trainings.

· May be required to gain First Aid and CPR Certifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· For a Category “A” Club bachelor’s degree in education, human services, nonprofit management, or related field preferred.

· For a Category “B/C” Club associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

· 3–5 years of experience in youth development, including at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role; experience as a Lead Youth Development Professional or similar role preferred

· Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.

· Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents, and community leaders.

· Knowledge of children, including their interests and age-appropriate educational needs.

· Strong communication skills, both oral and written

· Ability to recruit, train, supervise and motivate staff.

· Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.

· Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management

· Skilled at fundraising events

· The ability to gain First Aid and CPR certification.

· Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy required; CDL or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to perform duties which require prolonged standing, walking, talking, hearing, standing, sitting, bending for long periods of time. May occasionally be required to kneel, run and/or climb.
• Must be able to use the telephone and other office equipment.
• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and or hold objects up to 25 pounds. Objects that exceed the 25-pound weight limit require additional assistance when moving, lifting, or manipulating.

General BGCNN Expectations:

· Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCNN priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.

· Inclusive Environment – BGCNN values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all backgrounds can be successful and participate. BGCNN expects employees to embrace and support DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion) of all members and colleagues.

· Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCNN. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.

· Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCNN is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse