Site Director

Boys and Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs • Carpentersville, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs is seeking a Site Director for their After-School Enrichment programs. This role involves leading daily operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality programming for club members at an elementary school location. The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Site Director will oversee all aspects of site operations, model professionalism, positivity, and purpose, foster a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment, and uphold the mission and values of BGCNWS. This role offers the opportunity to shape culture, empower staff, and create safe, enriching spaces for children to thrive.

Requirements

• Innovative & Adaptable: Embracing change and creativity.
• Resourceful: Finding solutions and staying informed.
• Coachable: Being open to feedback and growth.
• Accountable: Taking responsibility and building trust.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and engage groups of children effectively
• Conflict resolution and behavioral management skills
• Ability to plan and lead activities independently
• Pass a background check
• Have a HS diploma or GED
• Be 18+ years old

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with professionalism, punctuality, and enthusiasm
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment for staff and youth
• Represent and uphold the mission and values of BGCNWS at all times
• Train, coach, and support staff in BGCNWS mission, values, and expectations
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency preparedness standards are consistently met
• Guide staff in behavior management, communication, and professionalism
• Provide ongoing training to strengthen staff skills and program quality
• Oversee high-quality curriculum implementation that supports youth development
• Ensure staff are planning engaging daily and weekly lessons
• Track participation, curriculum effectiveness, and supply needs
• Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and school partners
• Support staff in effective communication, including challenging conversations
• Meet monthly with school leadership to review goals, progress, and improvements
• Manage staff time tracking and meet payroll deadlines
• Maintain accurate membership and staff records (MyClubHub and site binders)
• Collaborate with your Supervisor to ensure proper staffing coverage
• Oversee site budgets, supplies, and documentation
• Implement performance improvement plans and conduct staff evaluations
• Maintain thorough incident and program documentation
• Mentor and support your team while holding them accountable
• Conduct performance reviews and set clear, actionable goals
• Step in when needed
• Create a welcoming, inclusive Club environment that encourages participation and confidence
• Supervise youth during activities, offering guidance, instruction, and positive feedback
• Support youth in making healthy choices socially, emotionally, academically, and personally
• Promote participation and engagement
• Provide guidance, support, and consistent expectations
• Foster a fun, structured environment where all members can grow and succeed
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized program spaces
• Track daily attendance, participation, and complete required documentation (incident or behavior reports)
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are safe and well-maintained

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Vision/Dental
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Short-term/Long-term
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED