Club Director - Jefferson

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to youth development seeks a Club Director in Chicago. This pivotal role involves managing daily operations, supervising staff, and establishing programs to foster a positive environment for member engagement and growth. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have prior management experience, demonstrating leadership and commitment to youth and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years management, program, or supervisory experience.
• Ability to serve as a role model and leader to members and staff.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating creative learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs overall daily operations of the Club, focusing on programs and member participation.
• Supervises staff, maintains facilities, and communicates with parents and community.
• Plans and evaluates programs to ensure they meet youth development objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program Development

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Directs/manages overall daily operations of the Club, with the primary concern for programs and member participation/development. Duties also include, but are not limited to, staff supervision and training, facilities management, membership administration and community and parent relations.

KEY ROLES:

Organization Responsibilities

• Positively promote the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend through, but not limited to: talking to potential members, current members, parents, community members, schools, and any form of media.
• Participate in training sessions offered to develop knowledge of educational resources and techniques, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Big Bend.
• Communicate with and support the Administrative and Executive Offices to continually enhance the level of services provided by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend.
• Follow organizational process to have needs or concerns addressed.
• Promote understanding and acceptance of diversity with students, members, staff, and the community.
• Create exciting learning opportunities for all members who participate in the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend and opportunities to demonstrate positive personal and social success.
• Encourage member participation through enjoyment, challenge, and communication.
• Maintains clear job responsibilities and roles for all staff.
• Periodically review all staff performance and skills
• Supervises care and maintenance of community learning center, equipment, and property.
• Facilitates communication between staff, members, parents, school, and community, which creates an environment of help, support, professionalism, and trust.
• Maintains proper student to staff ratio.
• Authorizes arrangements for special activities with staff and parents.
• Interacts and communicates with other Directors during weekly meetings and gatherings to share ideas and ways to improve Club services.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises all extra-curricular events.
• Assist members in identifying personal goals to be accomplished through participating in the Boys and Girls Club
• Responsible for the inventory of supplies, hardware, and software at the Club and ensures it remains on site and in good condition.
• Establishes program objectives and activities/services to prepare youth for success to create a Club environment which facilitates the Youth Development Strategy.
• Promotes the safety of members and quality of programs at all times.
• Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
• Plans, develops and evaluates overall programs to ensure they meet program objectives and the goals of the Youth Development Strategy.
• Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club. Ensures compliance with organizational policies.
• Responsible for submitting assigned and requested documents in a timely manner.
• Allocates, monitors, and evaluates work assigned to program staff and volunteers, and provides ongoing feedback for professional development. Ensures staff understanding and use of program standards and youth development strategy.
• Maintains close daily contact with staff, volunteers, students, and parents to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines, instruct and advise program objectives.
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Communicate with all staff to establish and enforce Club Norms and Expectations that all members and staff follow.
• Confront and de-escalate all negative and/or inappropriate behavior exhibited by members, staff, and visitors.
• Provide neutralization to all members to allow them to continue to participate in programs and activities.
• Investigate and communicate all staff and member concerns and behaviors with the Club Director and collect all required documentation.
• Maintain visual awareness of all members at the beginning, throughout, and at the end of all program and activities each day.

Evaluation Responsibilities

• Work with staff and members in evaluating performance and progress towards personal and program goals.
• Work with the staff in completing Club Monthly Activity Report.
• Provide an on-going assessment and of program functioning that ensures quality implementation and success in:
• improving students’ mastery of academic skills enabling them to meet and/or exceed state academic standards through individualized, academic assistance;
• reducing juvenile risk-taking behaviors and promoting healthy lifestyles through quality, fun after-school and summer programs; and
• strengthening families through increased parental participation in their child’s academics and social success, and through extended learning programs addressing adult needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

As assigned by the Director of Operations

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum of two years management, program, or supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a role model and leader to members and staff.
• Strong commitment to youth and families and a strong belief in their potential.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating creative learning programs.