Club Director: Youth Programs & Operations Leader

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Free childcare for school-aged kids

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware seeks a Club Director to lead day-to-day operations at a designated Club location, ensuring programmatic direction aligned with our mission and DEI principles. You will drive program implementation, staff leadership, fiscal management, facility oversight, and risk management across the region.

Responsibilities include staff development, safety planning, compliance with licensing regulations, program quality assessment, and collaboration with area clubs and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, strategic planning, board development, resource development and management, community relationship development, fiscal management, and HR management.
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading and supervising a team.
• Minimum of three years in management/administration and operation, preferably in a nonprofit/BGC setting.
• Delaware First School-Age Childcare Administrator certification within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the successful operation of the Club.
• Collaborate with Area Clubs to enhance programming and impact; support throughout the region as needed.
• Ensure high standards of excellence in delivery of programs and services (childcare, sports, education, arts, health, character).
• Drive Club culture with positive youth development and trauma-informed practices.
• Lead staff development, trainings, observations, and performance monitoring.
• Lead safety planning and regulatory compliance including licensing and STARS; provide leadership in emergencies.
• Ensure lesson plans meet BGCDE, OCCL, STARS requirements.
• Support program quality assessment and improvement processes.
• Assist Area Director with board development, community relations and fundraising.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Program development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware seeks a Club Director to lead day-to-day operations at a designated Club location, ensuring programmatic direction aligned with our mission and DEI principles. You will drive program implementation, staff leadership, fiscal management, facility oversight, and risk management across the region.

Responsibilities include staff development, safety planning, compliance with licensing regulations, program quality assessment, and collaboration with area clubs and