Club Director

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Club Director to manage day-to-day operations, oversee programs, and ensure a safe environment for youth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit management, excellent communication skills, and experience in staff supervision. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community by fostering youth development and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization.
• Demonstrated ability in recruitment, retention, training, and supervision of staff.
• Considerable knowledge of non-profit organizations and their mission.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of the Club.
• Establish programs and services that prepare youth for success.
• Manage financial resources and assist in budget development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Budget Management

Staff Supervision

Education

Four year degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Club Director is responsible for directing and managing the overall day-to-day operations of a designated Club. Primary focus is on programs, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration as well as budgetary responsibilities. The Club Director is also responsible for promoting safety of members, quality programs and positive appearance of Club at all times. Provide positive guidance, discipline and role modeling to members and staff at all times.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish Club programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a Club environment that facilitates achievement of designated outcomes.
• Provide a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Oversee Club programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests. Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
• Manage Club financial resources, assist in the development of annual budgets and control expenditures against budget.
• Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including use of facilities by outside groups.
• Recruit, manage and provide career development opportunities for Club staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations.
• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and the community.
• Demonstrate ownership and pride in the creation and execution of Club culture through leadership and inspiration.
• Assist Club staff on special events to carry out programs in all areas.
• Maintains regular daily contact with Club staff and members. Provides needed discipline, advice and coaching.
• Exercise authority in problems relating to members. Utilize guidance and discipline plan.
• Build strong collaborative relationships internally and externally.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the mission, priority outcomes, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs as well as the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated ability in recruitment, retention, training, supervision and motivation of staff as well as overall facilities management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office or similar programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.
• Proven ability to organize, budget, plant and implement projects with multiple deadlines.
• Proven conflict resolution skills as well as keen patience and understanding.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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