PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Socket.dev; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Program Director to guide club operations and oversee a broad range of youth and teen programs. You will ensure timely delivery, track attendance, manage instructors, and coordinate special activities and field trips.

The role requires leadership to support staff development, maintain program quality, and meet grant requirements while fostering teamwork and innovation within a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and supervise staff.
• Experience designing and evaluating youth/teen programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, oversee implementation and supervise programs in Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.
• Lead program delivery while meeting grant requirements and attendance goals.
• Manage full-time and part-time staff, including coaching and development.

Skills

Staff development

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Program management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Member database

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: CLUB OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: CLUB DIRECTOR

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

FUNCTION: Under the direction and supervision of the Club Director, the Program Director will provide program guidance, implementation strategies and ensure organization deliverables are met. Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within a designated Club, such as Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. The Program Director is assigned to work with youth and teen programs as well as recruiting and maintaining attendance of youth and teens to participate in the programs managed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: (not all-inclusive)

Under the direction of the Club Director, this position is responsible for planning, developing, overseeing implementation, and supervising programs.

• Exercises Rigorous management and tracking requirements, including, but not limited to program implementation and delivery, daily attendance tracking, activity tracking by member, additional expense reconciliations, field trip coordination, specialty programs, reporting, and documentation, etc.
• Promotes and stimulates program participation and provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Completes unit and lesson plans for programs and activities following the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County standards as assigned.
• This position is responsible for all Youth Club Members’ Operations and staff.
• Assumes appropriate responsibilities of the Club Director in their absence.
• Manages full-time, Teen Program Manager and effectively oversees the work of up to twenty-four (24) part time direct reports by providing training, support, coaching and feedback, supervision, and guidance.
• Maintains high performance expectations for all team members that foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
• Monitors and approves all time keeping records for direct reports for bi-weekly payroll.
• Collaborates and guides decisions in the hiring of direct reports.
• Implements tasks or project-specific directives from supervisor.
• Conducts inventory and oversees purchase of materials.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Meets or exceeds all grant requirements and deadlines for grants restricted to Club.
• Ensures club meets and/or exceeds Average Daily Attendance goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Reporting Relationships:

• Position supervises the Teen Program Manager
• Position supervises all Program Specialists-Youth.
• Position is the second level supervisor for Program Specialists and other club teen staff.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (not all inclusive)

• This position is an exempt, full-time role. The scheduled shift will be between 9:00am - 7:00pm School Year Program / 10:00am-7:00pm, Saturday programs/7:00am - 6:00pm Summer Program , and/or special events.
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience, or work experience planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience in youth delinquency and gang prevention.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills and energy to build a team and lead effective staff development and training.
• Experience in evaluating all programs in collaboration with program staff.
• Demonstrated success in designing new youth and/or teen programs, facilitating experiential curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to utilize and manage available technology to increase efficiency and productivity in the workplace, including member database.
• Ability to train and encourage staff and members to use technology effectively and responsibly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to provide a strong presence.
• Excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including and understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and management deliverables.
• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County; and the principles and practices of non-profit organization.
• Demonstration of ability to communicate with different groups.
• Demonstrate ability to develop, implement, and train on program delivery model.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required to stand, walk, run, and sit. Able to use hands and fingers on a (computer) keyboard and other office equipment. Able to reach and grasp athletic objects.
• Able to lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds during assigned shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is high because work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor/outside.
• Subject to be in varying environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.