Area Manager

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois•South Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Area Manager provides leadership and oversight to multiple Boys & Girls Club sites, ensuring program quality, operational excellence, and staff development. This role plays a vital part in driving the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois by supporting youth development professionals and ensuring Club members receive meaningful, high-impact programming.

Requirements

Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills
Professional communication (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
High interpersonal skills with professionalism and diplomacy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and internet research
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Eligible and willing to become certified to drive a 12–15 passenger van
Associate’s degree or 2–3 years of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising teams and working in youth development settings is preferred
Non-profit and grant experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Model and promote the Club’s mission, vision, and core values.
Supervise and support Site Coordinators and Youth Development Assistants.
Foster a positive, accountable, and mission-driven culture across all assigned sites.
Build strong relationships with members, families, school personnel, staff, and community stakeholders.
Schedule and lead regular staff meetings (at least two per month), keeping agendas and minutes.
Ensure sites deliver high-quality, age-appropriate programming aligned with BGCA’s 5 Key Elements.
Conduct regular site visits to observe programs and provide coaching to staff.
Ensure programs meet enrollment, attendance, and outcome goals.
Oversee member recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies.
Monitor site ratios and staffing, adjusting as needed to maintain safety and quality.
Ensure timely completion of reports, dashboards, and grant compliance documentation.
Support accurate data collection and entry in MyClubHub (attendance, grades, etc.).
Oversee budgets, inventory, and supply needs at each site.
Assist with grant writing and reporting requirements.
Participate in mandatory grant-related trainings (some may require overnight travel).
Assist HR with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and staff development.
Represent the Club professionally in communication and public presentations.
Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement and school district liaisons.
Support the production of newsletters and marketing materials in compliance with BGCA branding.
Strengthen partnerships with local organizations and key stakeholders.