Gary - Program Director

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, Inc. in Gary, IN seeks a full-time Program Director to oversee a broad range of youth programs, events, and after-school activities. You will guide staff, ensure program quality, and manage budgeting and reporting for successful outcomes.

The role requires leadership, community outreach, and a commitment to positive youth development. Evening and weekend events are required periodically, with a 40-hour workweek typical.

Qualifications

• Two years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth organization with emphasis on planning and supervising programs
• Demonstrated member and staff supervision skills
• Demonstrated ability to market programs, activities, and events using a variety of means
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office or similar programs
• Proven ability to organize, budget, plan and implement projects with multiple deadlines
• Proven conflict resolution skills with patience and understanding
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must possess or obtain a Public Passenger License and CPR/First Aid certification
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement and maintain administration of a broad range of Club programs and activities in Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation
• Create and sustain program procedures and guidelines and high quality standards of practice
• Oversee day-to-day programming in accordance with criteria and goals
• Provide guidance and discipline to members and encourage participation in programs
• Ensure staff understand and communicate program standards and keep areas safe and healthy
• Ensure program evaluations address outcomes and drive effectiveness
• Conduct investigations and follow up on incident/accident reports
• Control program expenditures within approved budget
• Monitor and direct work assignments of volunteers and staff with ongoing feedback and appraisals
• Engage in community outreach to promote programs and services to partners and donors
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and other organizations with like missions
• Perform other incidental duties as required

Skills

Member supervision

Staff supervision

Program marketing

Communication skills

Budgeting

Project management

Conflict resolution

Work authorization

CPR/First Aid training

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gary - Program Director# Gary - Program DirectorJohn Will Anderson - Gary, IN 46404## OverviewSalary Range$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year## Description## Full- Time Salaried Position## The Program Director is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of outcome driven programs, special events, summer day camps and after-school programs. Responsibilities include attaining membership goals by maximizing the members experience through the oversight of program delivery. The Program Director develops, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates mission based programs and services as well as part-time program staff.Location: 2700 W. 19th Ave., Gary, IN 46404Typical Hours: 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, occasional morning, weekends, and evenings required for programming and field trips**Full Time Salaried****Major Duties and Responsibilities:*** Develop, plan, implement and maintain the administration of a broad range of Club programs and activities in the areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.* Create and sustain program procedures and guidelines as well as high quality standards of practice.* Oversee the delivery of day-to-day programming in accordance with established criteria and goals.* Provide guidance and discipline to members while also encouraging members to participate in a variety of programs and activities.* Ensure program staff understand and effectively communicate program standards as well as keeping program areas safe and healthy for members.* Ensure program evaluations address desired outcomes, are conducted on a regular basis and the data is analyzed to drive program effectiveness.* Conduct preliminary investigations and follow up on all incident/accident reports.* Control Club program and activity expenditures within approved budget.* Monitor and direct work assignments of program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.* Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.* Engage in community outreach to promote programs and services to increase visibility with partner agencies and potential donors.* Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and other organizations with like missions.* Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.## Qualifications**Knowledge/Skills Required:*** Two years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth organization with an emphasis on planning and supervising programs or equivalent experience.* Demonstrated member and staff supervision skills* Demonstrated ability to market programs, activities and events using a variety of means.* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.* Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office or similar programs.* Proven ability to organize, budget, plant and implement projects with multiple deadlines.* Proven conflict resolution skills as well as keen patience and understanding.* Ability to satisfactorily pass a criminal history background check.* Ability to satisfactorily pass a drug screen for all federally illegal substances.* Must be authorized to work in the US.* Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Public Passenger License and certification in CPR and First Aid.* Bachelor's Degree is preferred**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.