Assistant Unit Director

TITLE: Assistant Unit Director

DEPARTMENT: Program

REPORTS TO: Unit Director

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM OR 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (1 hr. break included)

Pay Rate: $32,000-40,000 Annually

The Assistant Unit Director works under the Unit Director to manage the unit/site with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, food program, and transportation service. This may encompass supervising Club program personnel. Certain administrative duties also fall within the Assistant Unit Director responsibilities.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Leadership

•      Provides guidance and development for part-time staff. Assist in preparing newly hired staff to work with program participants, help frontline staff members understand their roles, and contribute to a positive work culture.

•      Assists in daily management of food service, kitchen staff, and the CACFP & SFSP food programs at the unit/site.

•      Assists in daily management of the transportation service officed by the Club for all sites. This includes ensuring the safety of all club members during transportation.

•      Assists in coordinating programs that are evidence-based and align with the Boys & Girls Clubs goals and objectives to strengthen academic success in members.

•      Responsible for completing vital paperwork and reports on-time (i.e. reports, attendance, incident reports, new employee paperwork, etc.).

•      Understands and assures the implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and goals while maintaining a safe, positive environment necessary for youth development.

Prepare Youth for Success

•      Utilize the Youth Development Strategy to maintain a positive behavioral environment. Reports severe infractions to the C.O.O. and parents/guardians when applicable, understands and applies child and adolescent development principles.

•      Communicates with a strength-based approach to develop positive relationships with all youth.

•      Respects and honors cultural and human diversity.

•      Identifies potential risk and protective factors for youth.

•      Demonstrates the qualities of a positive role model.

•      Interacts in a way that supports asset building.

Resource Management

•      Assists in coordinating the use of building facilities for agencies contracted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jefferson City to provide additional after-school activities.

•      Partnership Development

•      Act as a community liaison to involve families and the community with the After-School Program.

•      Work collaboratively with partner agencies.

Marketing Public Relations

•      Creates a positive image of the After-School Program in the community by marketing and publicizing the After-School Program and by networking with relevant community organizations.

Membership Administration

•      Maintain Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Goal assigned for designated site, set at the beginning of each school year. Monitor fluctuation of the ADA and address sudden drops in enrollment. If the site is not at capacity, implement strategies that work towards the increase in ADA.

Relationships

•      Internal - Maintain close, daily contact with Club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

•      External - Maintains contact with external community groups, schools where program is housed, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the Club.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Assist in the development and program implementation of grant funded programs.

•      Must be able to work hours listed, will often be responsible for closing program/building.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in youth guidance and development programs preferred

• CPR and first aid certified or be willing to become certified

• Management skills are necessary. Proven ability to supervise Club staff and volunteers

• Knowledge of (and access to) community organizations and assistance agencies are required

• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills

• Must have the ability and desire to work with youth in a variety of environments

• Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision

• Ability to pass background screening and drug test

SUPERVISORY: This position is responsible for supervising other staff.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Salary : $32,000 - $40,000