Program Director - South Knox Elementary

Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley•Knoxville, TN

44d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Program Director oversees out-of-school activities and programs to ensure all youth achieve academic success, maintain healthy lifestyles, and embody good character and citizenship. The Program Director is a full-time position that works closely with the Executive or Club Director to help manage the Club.

Requirements

18+ years of age
High school diploma or GED required
1-2 years of experience with youth and/or grant management preferred
Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)
Passion for children!
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations
Ability to effectively collaborate with parents/guardians, staff, directors, youth, and the community
Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs
Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
Ability to remain active, energetic, and mobile

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain program goals. Continuously evaluate and modify programs to ensure they respond to the needs of all youth
Document youth attendance, engagement, achievements, and concerns within specific programs and within the Club with designated membership tracking systems
Complete grant reports. Conduct pre- and post-surveys with youth to assess grant-funded programs. Document pre- and post-survey data within grant-specific databases
Monitor all program areas, Club staff, and youth to ensure staff and member safety. Prioritize member safety
Offer one-on-one mentoring to at-risk youth. Serve as a role model to all youth
Delegate lesson-planning to Club staff and provide guidance to Club staff to ensure the successful delivery of programs to youth and offer alternative activities to meet every child's needs and learning style
Assist Executive or Club Director in interviewing, selecting, and training new Club staff
Serve as liaison between youth, parents/guardians, schools, community groups, and Club staff to foster positive outcomes for youth
Connect with parents/guardians, schools, and Club members to promote Club programs and opportunities and scheduling for parents and members
Arrange and conduct Club tours to potential members and parents/guardians and to community partners
Complete administrative paperwork such as member accident reports, supply orders, transportation logs, etc. Answer and direct incoming calls
Manage program, activity, and partial Club expenditures within allocated budget
Perform other duties as assigned
Administers daily operations of the Club in absence of Executive Director or Club Director
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state and organization standards
Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards
Identify methods by which to recruit additional Club members
Supervise youth on school buses
Coordinate Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events