Unit Director - Delta View Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley•Pittsburg, CA

2h•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Unit Director directs and manages the overall daily operations of the designated Clubhouse, with primary responsibility for programs and service delivery, staff supervision and training, facilities management, community relations, and membership administration. The role establishes programs and services that support youth success and create an environment that advances Youth Development Outcomes, while ensuring a healthy and safe setting and maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies. The Unit Director plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs and activities; reports on activities and participation; and manages unit financial resources, including contributing to annual budgets and controlling expenditures. The role maintains operational systems for Club properties and equipment, including outside groups' use of facilities, and recruits, manages, and develops staff and volunteers. The position builds partnerships with parents, community leaders, organizations, schools, and other community groups; recruits and retains youth members; and promotes the Club's programs and services. The Unit Director works closely with Club staff, Unit Boards, members, families, and community partners, representing the Club at community events and meetings. The work takes place in settings that can be stressful, busy, and noisy, with multiple member and facility activities occurring simultaneously.

Requirements

Experience working with youth and understanding of youth development.
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Negative TB test.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Background check clearance.
NCLB certification.
Knowledge of the developmental needs of young people.
Knowledge of facilities management.
Knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
Ability to motivate staff and members to achieve goals and perform to the best of their ability.
Ability to make sound decisions and formulate approaches to problems using available information.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with people across ages, genders, races, ethnicities, and religions.
Ability to focus on goals and achieve predetermined results.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems or reach goals.
Ability to develop solutions beyond standard approaches.
Project management skills to plan, implement, and supervise safe, quality youth programs.
Ability to plan and implement fundraising activities for the clubhouse.
Frequent standing and walking; ability to speak and hear; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds of school supplies or recreational equipment to waist height.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and speak so that others can understand at normal levels.

Responsibilities

Establish programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and promote Youth Development Outcomes.
Ensure a healthy and safe environment and maintain facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, services, and activities to meet objectives and member needs and interests.
Compile regular reports on activities, attendance, and participation.
Manage unit financial resources, assist with annual budget development, and control expenditures against budget.
Maintain administrative and operational systems for Club properties and equipment, including facility use by outside groups.
Recruit, manage, and provide career development opportunities for unit staff and volunteers; conduct regular staff meetings.
Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations.
Recruit and retain youth members in accordance with the Club's vision and expectations.
Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of Club programs and activities.
Maintain close daily contact with Club professional staff to explain the mission, objectives, and standards and to exchange information and discuss issues.
Maintain regular contact with Unit Boards to advise and counsel as needed, and with members to discipline, advise, and counsel as needed.
Maintain contact with community groups, schools, members' parents, and others to resolve problems and publicize the Club.
Represent the Club at community events, neighborhood meetings, and advisory council meetings.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Work with staff on special events to carry out clubhouse programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Area Director.