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Leading the Change in Youth Development
At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are one of the largest Club organizations in the country, and we pride ourselves on always doing what is best for youth. As leaders in youth development, we provide a safe place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time that is affordable for all families. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth in greater Seattle. We prioritize a youth-centric Club experience through culturally relevant, inclusive, and diverse programming delivered by individuals committed to serving youth.
Our organization values advancing racial equity, creating safe spaces, encouraging collaboration and accountability, and seeking transparent and authentic communication. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is right for you!!
Opportunity Overview: PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Deliver excellence through managing and leading Club, ensuring the highest quality programs and service delivery for our members, families, employees, and community. Strategically oversee and manage the operating, financial, staff and community relationships which make BGCKC leaders in youth development.
Responsible for ensuring high quality programs are delivered to our members. Lead planning, budget and annual work plan for Club site. Develop, share and use best practices (including BGCA best practices) to contribute to the overall success of BGCKC through active participation with stakeholders.
Oversee the day-to-day management of the Club programs, employees and facilities. Actively participate in work with the Area Directors, Operations Directors, Club Service Center, and other Program Directors to ensure successful outcomes for BGCKC and its members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Management and Leadership

• Work with Marketing and Communications on advertisement of Club programs.
• Utilizing strong emotional and social intelligence competencies, inspire and develop staff to live the mission, vision and values of the organization while delivering an Outcome-Driven Club Experience for youth and families.
• Work closely with Area Director and Operations Director to develop key community partnerships development, collective impact and data sharing between school districts and other community-based organizations.
• Lead and manage internal staff to conduct effective operations, run a well-managed facility, assure member safety and deliver high quality customer service at all times.
• Serve as the primary site leader for community connections to local school site (i.e. Principal) and where applicable, district or other education administrators.
• Requires the flexibility to adjust shift as needed to include early mornings, and occasional evenings and weekends.
• Provide visible leadership at Club site, maintaining regular contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and their families.
• Collaborate and partner on appropriate committees and task forces.

Program Quality Leadership

• Provide leadership oversight to all Club programs and partnerships. Manage Club Youth Program Quality initiatives with a focus on sustainable growth and development of our work and an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all data related to program outcomes are collected on a timely basis which will drive outcomes and demonstrate impact with youth and families. Provide Club specific information and reports for Leadership and other internal sources in a timely manner.
• Enhance good public relations including speaking and presenting in public forums, building and sustaining partnerships with parents and families, stakeholders, community agencies and partners.

Financial Sustainability

• Build annual budgets and plans that establish a financially viable Club, including enrolling programs that are sustainable, collecting fees for services and managing expenses at or below budget targets.
• Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other stakeholders to assist in resolving problems; build strategic partnerships, and maintain good public relations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• For licensed sites, knowledge of Foundational Quality Standards for School Age Programs (WAC)
• Two years' experience in management, supervision, or leadership preferred. Required at licensed sites.
• Two years' youth development experience.
• Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
• Comfortable with and experienced in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage databases, collection information and pull accurate reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer service skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management skills
• Ability to work on and manage a team.

• Ability to implement, train and support youth discipline techniques through organizational youth development philosophy.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record as determined by BGCKC Vehicle Loss Prevention Program, must be 18 years old or older to drive Club owned and operated vehicles (7 and 12 passenger vans) or 25 years old or older to drive larger Club owned and operated vehicles (15 passenger vans and mini buses)

Requirements for staff upon hire:

• Register with the electronic workforce registry ( MERIT) and complete the Portable Background Check
• The DCYF provided School Age Orientation
• Provide documentation signed within the last twelve months by a licensed health care professional of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment information
• School Age Basics (30-hour STARS)
• First Aid, CPR & Blood Born Pathogens
• Must have completed thirty college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework OR have completed at least twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent and complete an additional 18 college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent within five years of the date of hire per WAC 110-301-0100

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred including a proven commitment to BGCKC cultural values.
• Knowledge of Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL) and City of Seattle licensing requirements

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
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FLSA: Non-exempt
Benefits of working with us include:

• Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees
• Generous 401k Employer Matching
• Employee Tuition Assistance
• Orca Cards

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement & Policy:
On August 18, 2021 Governor Jay Inslee announced that most child care, early learning, and youth development providers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation.
All BGCKC youth facing staff have provided proof of vaccination. BGCKC volunteers fall under this mandate as well. Please reach out to Human Resources at hr2@positiveplace.org to obtain the form to request a religious or medical accommodation.
COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, getting hospitalized, and even dying. As with vaccines for other diseases, people who are up to date are optimally protected. CDC recommends that everyone 5 years and older get their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines, and receive a booster dose when eligible.
People are considered "fully vaccinated" after 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
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.
All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position is located on-site, at the staff's designated club. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.