Afterschool Program Youth Center Director (006)

Title: Youth Center Director

Department:

FLSA clarification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clubhouse Operations Director

Summary:

The Youth Center Director will be directly responsible for the overseeing of operations and programs of the designated Clubhouse 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 community relations, membership growth and administration. Manage the coordination of club related events; manage the safe and routine use of the facilities; and collaboratively design, implement and evaluate the annual implementation of the strategic plan for the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Manages and directs the overall Club programs. Conducts program evaluations and annual written analysis of member needs/interests; assists in development of annual program objectives, monthly calendars and prepares relevant reports. Compiles monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.

·         Recruits, trains, direct, motivate, evaluate and supervise clubhouse staff and volunteers.

·         Assists with the preparation of the Club annual budget and operations within approved budget.

·         Develops and maintains friendly and cooperative relationships with public, civic groups, social agencies, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the Club within the community. Represents the organization and interprets its objectives, standards and programs. Promotes and stimulates membership within the Club. Purchase supplies and equipment for the clubhouse

·         Maintains close daily contact with Club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues and provide/receive information. Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise and counsel.

·         Completes time reporting for payroll and maintains reporting accuracy

·         Maintains accurate financial reconciliation files in compliance with requirements of the financial policies & procedures.

·         Communicate the vision, mission and program objectives of Madison Square Boys & Girls Clubs and the national movement to volunteers, donors and the community served by the Club.

·         Purchases and/or approves purchase of supplies and equipment.

·         Works with staff on special events and when necessary, carries out programs in all program areas.

·         Exercises authority in problems relating to members; utilizes guidance and discipline plan.

·         Assumes other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

·         Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.

·         3 – 5 years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Clubs, or similar organizations. Experience in non – profit operations management and supervision preferred; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

·         Excellent organizational skills.

·         Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics

·         Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills.

·         Commitment to role model and promote a life style of health, wellness and fitness to members and their families

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for leadership, performance management and hiring of program staff.

Work Environment

This job operates in a youth center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is, has been, and will continue to be the policy of Madison, to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  Further, it is the policy of Madison to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.  Such affirmative action shall apply to all employment practices, but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training.  Decisions relating to personnel policies and practices shall be made on the basis of an individual’s capacity to perform a particular job and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation.  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.