McKinley Site Director
About The Position
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the McKinley Elementary School Site Director role. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the growth, quality, and success of the program. The primary responsibility of the Site Director is to manage the day-to-day operations of the before-school and after-school program, as well as support the management of the Schools Out Program and the Summer Camp program at the Southport Clubhouse. The Site Director will foster a fun learning environment, utilizing a broad range of enrichment activities where students feel engaged and empowered.
Requirements
- A degree in child development, education, recreation management or similar field, or comparable experience in youth development.
- Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Firm understanding of child development.
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office software.
- Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow, while maintaining a positive, patient and calm demeanor, and establishing a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.
- May be required to walk up and down stairs, lift or move objects/materials as needed.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to get from one location in the work site(s) to other locations inside and outside from the primary worksite(s).
- Ability to reach and bend, and push/pull or lift objects up to thirty (30) pounds.
- If needed, willingness to obtain public passenger van endorsement to transport youth participants
Responsibilities
- Oversees program operations and the delivery of activities in accordance with Wakeman Boys & Girls Club mission and values, as well as with funder and school expectations
- Responsible for designing and implementing daily program schedule and weekly/monthly activities
- Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress and needs
- Maintains accurate records of ASP and BSP staff schedules, staff documents, ratios, attendance, program space use and member participation, including as required by grant specifications.
- Ensures program spaces are maintained and safe during program hours.
- Implements balance of STEAM, academics, play, mentoring, social emotional learning and leadership activities into ASP programming.
- Evaluates performance and develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve program goals.
- Manages hiring and payroll
- Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
- Collaborates to develop and implement professional development workshops/seminars.
- Communicates effectively with parents/guardians regarding member needs and issues.
- Collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principal and school faculty on program delivery to align with goals of student achievement and performance.
- Responsible for managing the program budget, including before school, after school and grant components
- Responsible for meeting grant compliance and reporting requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
