Unit Director

JOB PURPOSE:

To efficiently manage overall daily administrative and operational functions of your Club under the supervision of the CEO. Primary concern for service delivery, facilities management, overall safety of members and staff, community relations and membership administration. Face of the Club.

Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and supervision of unit professional staff with a focus on an outcome-driven Club experience.

To provide an environment which contributes to positive member outcomes in Character & Leadership Development, Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success and Life & Workforce Readiness.

To model the core values of honesty, respect, and responsibility.

This is accomplished through the effective performance of job description with or without reasonable accommodation and with special attention to the application of Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Club Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Monitor program sheets for quality with measured outcome for specific programs

• Ensure growth in daily attendance, registered members, and total youth served

• Report average daily attendance compliance and manage child‐to‐staff ratio for maximum capacity

• Create and increase number of outreach opportunities

• Learn and utilize BGCA programming

Club Management and Development

• Manage grant requirements and member participation to satisfy grant requirements

• Meet and support unit and board fundraising obligations assigned in budget

• Accurately collect, record, and submit all expenditure receipts/invoices as required in the Financial Policies & Procedures; Provide completed purchase orders for planned expenditures

• Actively participate in budget development for the Club to include program supplies, field trips, fundraising goals, etc.

• Collaborate with parents to share and receive information about programs

• Maintain parent and community active support in Club programs

• Establish relationship(s) with school system(s) to communicate information about members

• Involve school, community, and elected leaders in Club events

• Continually build relationships with other youth service organizations and collaborate with other agencies to share and develop programs

• Actively participate in local community groups; maintain records of all collaborations

• Implement contingency plans for emergencies

• Main Administer for My Club Hub (database) member services, including parent portal

Club Program and Services

• Plan and oversee the administration of the designated Club program and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes

• Oversee the provision of day‐to‐day program activities in accordance with the policies & procedures of the organization and established goals

• Ensure that the members are encouraged to participate in a variety of fun program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas

• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members

• Consult with parents concerning member and unit issues

• Establish and maintain Club program goals and a fun environment that ensure the health and safety of members

• Establish Club programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success; program curriculum must follow grant requirements & programming goals

• Ensure that the Club staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are clean, safe, well ventilated, and well lit; and the Club equipment is maintained and in good working condition

• Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and use outcome measurements as the program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement

• Ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity

• Responsible for developing and implementing a schedule for all Club programs and events, and the dissemination of timely information

• Interview, select, train and provide orientation to skilled staff able to implement a variety of programs. Provide staff with continual feedback, training, and evaluations.

• Oversee the daily supervision of full-time staff and assist with the management of other staff.

• Effectively conduct staff meetings with training and development opportunities and components

• Build and manage volunteer base

Additional Responsibilities:

• May oversee special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary

• May be required to run sessions in classrooms if instructor not available

• May be required to drive Club van/bus

• Participate with staff in organizational events, special community events, and fundraisers

Physical Requirement/Work Environment:

• Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities required for typing, writing, simple manipulations such as telephone buttons, computer keyboards, fax machine buttons, etc.

• Ability to work in a professional environment and positively represent organization under various levels of stress.

• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

• Visual acuity for accurate reading, typing, filing and use of computer screen.

• Ability to work at a rapid pace and where frequent interruptions and changes in plans or deadlines may occur.

• Hearing is needed for purposes of business-related phone communications, public broadcasts, answering incoming phone calls, etc.

• Ability to lift and carry 15 to 50 pounds for office supplies, audio equipment, and other items needed for the preparation and takedown of special events.

• Ability to operate a safe mode of transportation for publicity functions/events, transportation of supplies, and meetings.

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, squat for filing and retrieval of stored files and supplies.

Educational Skills & Experience:

• Higher education degree preferred.

• 2 or more years of youth work experience required.

• Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management , and the recruitment and retention of key personnel

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Good leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics

• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems

• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management

• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents, and community leaders

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications or ability to obtain

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• youth development: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crawfordsville, IN 47933 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crawfordsville, IN 47933: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000