Area Director of Standalone Elementary Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington

4d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Area Director of Standalone Elementary Clubs will play a critical role in helping Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington (BGCSW) achieve its vision to provide high-quality services. The Area Director of Standalone Elementary Clubs will be responsible for a variety of significant activities, including internal operations, oversight and leadership of Clubs and targeted programs, and supervision and development of staff, as well as program evaluation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of supervisory experience with direct supervision of 2+ employees.
3+ years of experience in a similar position at a youth-serving organization.
Experience with Google and Microsoft 365 applications
Alignment with Club Code and Club Values
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Impeccable ethical standards, a high degree of self-reflection and commitment to continuous learning, and an ability to cultivate high-trust relationships.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
Evening and weekend availability will be required to ensure program implementation.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required; frequent commuting between Clubs is expected.
Must successfully complete all required background checks, including credit, national, local, Social Security, and Sex Offender Registry checks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or Chuukese is highly preferred
Boys & Girls Club alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Model and live into the BGSCW’s Core Values and Club Code.
Lead a supportive, energetic, and effective team to achieve annual program performance and engagement goals.
Hire, train, support, supervise, and evaluate Elementary Club Directors.
Engage in ongoing professional development for direct reports and Club staff.
Provide data summary reports and evaluations to organizational leadership and board of directors, as appropriate.
Engage in ongoing programming and Club evaluation using data.
Collaborate with the Grants Manager on narrative and summary reports related to grants.
Manage Club budgets, collaborate with the Finance & Administration Department in the budgeting process, and monitor year-to-date variances in operational revenue, Club staffing, and program expenditures.
Collaborate with the Director of Safety and Operations on youth safety policies and Club facilities.
Collaborate with the Director of Safety and Operations, Director of Youth and Family Services, Associate Director of Youth and Family Services, and Behavioral Health Services on high-level Incident Reports at Standalone Clubs.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Youth and Family Services and Behavioral Health Services on Success Plans for Standalone Clubs.
Support Club Directors in managing their Clubs and supplies.
May include evening and weekend events and field trips.
Other duties may be assigned in order to achieve program goals.
Train and coach direct reports in the design and implementation of programs aligned with our priority outcome areas of Character & Leadership and Academic Success.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Youth and Family Services to implement Healthy Lifestyle activities and programs in Clubs.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Youth and Family Services to learn and incorporate behavior supports, self-regulation, coping strategies, and social skills across Clubs.
Train and coach Standalone Club staff to integrate strength-based and restorative engagement strategies into the Club environment (e.g., Zones of Regulation, calming spaces, PAX Tools, etc.) utilizing BGCA and locally developed resources.
Collaborate with staff members to learn and incorporate behavior supports, self-regulation, coping strategies, and social skills into programming.
Collaborate with the Director of Youth and Family Services on evaluation activities, including data collection, programming observations, contracts, and grant activities relating to program evaluation and measurement.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally, with Clubhouse staff, leadership, families, youth, schools, community groups, and other related agencies to strengthen partnerships and support Club members.
Support Clubhouse and school-partnered events such as back-to-school nights, mental health family nights, and tween nights.
Maintain confidentiality and adherence to all privacy expectations and ethical obligations.
Ensure Clubs meet the organization’s membership and attendance goals, maintain proper recordkeeping, and achieve program results for grant-funded programs.
Ensure best practices for youth engagement, behavior guidance, and incident response are implemented in all Clubs.
Ensure that all Clubs engage youth in a variety of program areas/activities within our key priority outcome areas of Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Academic Success.