Center Director

Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County (non-profit, youth service)

Hours: Full Time (Full Benefits Package Available; Salary- exempt)

Reports to: Director of Operations

Key Responsibility Areas:

The Center Director is primarily responsible for leadership and management of the designated Club site with the primary concern for programs and service delivery; facilities and budget management; staff development; supervision and training of assigned staff and program volunteers; assists with the community and public relations, membership growth and administration. Manage the coordination of club-related events; manage the safe and routine use of the facilities and evaluate club member/parent relationship performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pursues effective collaborative partnership with other agencies, schools, businesses, etc to increase the number of youth being served
Establishes effective relationships with school principal and key school personnel to improve the delivery of B&GC programs and to recruit new Club members
Establishes effective and trusting relationships with club members and parents
Works with other professional staff to utilize the Club website and other marketing strategies to build awareness of club programs and to recruit new Club members
Is involved in community groups, committees, service organizations that provide networking opportunities which in turn provide personal and professional development while also benefiting the Club
Supports and is involved in organization-wide special events and fundraisers efforts
Seeks advice from the Director of Operations in the resolution of conflicts with the school personnel, Club members, or parents.
Ensures that the Club site is offering quality youth development programs from each of our core program areas that are fun, educational, and enriching; programs are modified and enhanced to accommodate all
Ensures that seasonal program newsletters are out to Club members on a timely basis
New Club members are recruited to reach membership goals set by the professional staff team
Club site and staff utilize a variety of recruitment techniques to achieve membership goals including school visits, business membership drives, special events, etc.
Assists in recruiting, training, and placing volunteers to support overall program operations
The membership database is accurate and up-to-date
Program Participation and attendance tracking is always kept up to date
When responsible, grant and program reports are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
Completes time reporting for payroll and maintains reporting accuracy
Creates and ensures the implementation of a daily and weekly cleaning schedule and each staff maintains a clean, neat, and properly equipped program area; equipment is in good condition and/or repaired, replaced, or removed immediately; supplies are stocked to meet program needs and/or ordered to be in place for to programs when they are scheduled to occur
Ensures that the overall Club environment is safe and inviting for all Club Members
Staff are trained in emergency and evacuation procedures; the Club is clean and well decorated; equipment is in good condition; program supplies are adequate and staff
Ensures that the Club environment provides recognition opportunities for Club members and staff; that program information is displayed
Works with Director of Operations to monitor program monthly expenses to ensure expenses are within budget projections
Pursues effective collaborative partnership with other agencies, schools, businesses, etc to increase the number of youth being served

Experience/ Skills

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
Prior experience in a Boys & Girls Club, or similar organizations. Experience in non-profit operations management and supervision preferred, OR an equivalent combination of experience and education
Valid state driver's license and access to regular/reliable transportation
Leadership experience and skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities
Exception interpersonal skills
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certified (will train)
Demonstrated computer technology skills appropriate to Boys & Girls Club computer use.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; good interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels as well as with representatives of other organizations and institutions. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tact, maturity, and flexibility; physical requirements include: sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running, strenuous sports-related activities, and lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. Must be able to function under fast-paced and noisy conditions.