Program Director - Interim

Boys And Girls Clubs Of King County•Mercer Island, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County seeks an Interim Program Director to lead and manage a Club site in Mercer Island, Washington. The role is responsible for the quality and delivery of youth programs and services, day-to-day Club operations, staff and facility management, financial planning, and community relationships. The Program Director develops the site’s annual work plan and budget, supports outcome-driven programming, and contributes to organization-wide success through collaboration with stakeholders and other Club leaders. The position provides visible leadership at the Club, inspires and develops staff, promotes member safety and excellent customer service, and serves as the primary site contact for local school and community connections. It oversees program quality, partnerships, data collection, outcome reporting, and continuous improvement. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week temporary assignment estimated to last six weeks. The role is on-site at the designated Club and may require schedule adjustments, including early mornings and occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Two years of youth development experience.
Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and recruiting and retaining key personnel.
Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage databases, collect information, and produce accurate reports.
Strong organization and attention to detail, professional presence, and customer service skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
Ability to work on and manage a team.
Ability to implement, train, and support youth discipline techniques consistent with the organization’s youth development philosophy.
For licensed sites, knowledge of Foundational Quality Standards for School Age Programs (WAC).
For licensed sites, two years of management, supervision, or leadership experience is required; two years is otherwise preferred.
Satisfactory motor vehicle record as determined by BGCKC’s Vehicle Loss Prevention Program.
Must be at least 18 years old to drive Club-owned 7- and 12-passenger vans, or at least 25 years old to drive Club-owned 15-passenger vans and minibuses.
Upon hire, register with the electronic workforce registry (MERIT) and complete the Portable Background Check.
Upon hire, complete the DCYF-provided School Age Orientation and School Age Basics (30-hour STARS).
Upon hire, provide documentation signed within the preceding 12 months by a licensed health care professional regarding tuberculosis testing or treatment.
Must have completed 30 college credits in any 100-level-or-above coursework, or have completed at least 12 such credits or equivalent and complete an additional 18 credits or equivalent within five years of hire, per WAC 110-301-0100.
All offers are contingent on passing a thorough background check, including a National Criminal History Background check.
Youth-facing staff must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain a religious or medical accommodation, as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a nonprofit youth development agency.
Boys & Girls Club experience and a demonstrated commitment to BGCKC cultural values.
Knowledge of Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL) and City of Seattle licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Club operations, programs, employees, and facilities to ensure member safety and high-quality service.
Develop the Club site’s annual plan and budget, manage expenses against targets, and support financially sustainable programs and fee collection.
Inspire and develop staff to uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values and deliver an outcome-driven experience for youth and families.
Work with Marketing and Communications to advertise Club programs.
Develop community partnerships and support collaboration and data sharing with school districts and community organizations.
Serve as the primary site leader and community contact for the local school and, where applicable, district or education administrators.
Maintain visible leadership and regular contact with staff, volunteers, Club members, and families.
Provide leadership oversight to Club programs and partnerships and manage youth program quality initiatives focused on continuous improvement.
Ensure program outcome data are collected on time and provide Club-specific information and reports to leadership and other internal stakeholders.
Represent the Club in public forums and build and sustain relationships with parents, families, stakeholders, community agencies, and partners.
Collaborate with Area Directors, Operations Directors, the Club Service Center, other Program Directors, and appropriate committees and task forces.
Support youth discipline techniques through the organization’s youth development philosophy.
Maintain contact with community groups, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to help resolve problems, build partnerships, and support positive public relations.