Program Director - South Knox Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Tennessee Valley; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Tennessee Valley seeks a Program Director to oversee after-school activities and youth development programs at the South Knox area. You will work with the Club Director to manage programs, track youth outcomes, and ensure safety and quality across all youth services.

The role includes mentoring at-risk youth, coordinating staff, and maintaining strong relationships with parents, schools, and community partners to promote Club programs and opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years of experience with youth or grant management preferred.
• Able to pass local, state, and national background checks and drug screening.
• CPR certification offered post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program goals and continuously evaluate and modify youth programs.
• Document attendance, engagement, achievements, and concerns using tracking systems.
• Prepare grant reports and conduct pre/post surveys to assess funded programs.
• Ensure staff and member safety across all program areas and act as a role model to youth.
• Mentor at-risk youth through one-on-one interactions and guide staff on lesson delivery.
• Assist in interviewing, selecting, and training new Club staff; liaise with parents, schools, and community partners.
• Coordinate Club tours and promote programs to parents/guardians and community partners.
• Handle administrative tasks and maintain club operations and records within budget.
• Complete daily operations in the absence of leadership and ensure cleanliness and meals as per standards.

Skills

Program management

Community outreach

Mentoring youth

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: South Knox Elementary - Knoxville, TN 37920
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

SUMMARY

The Program Director oversees out-of-school activities and programs to ensure all youth achieve academic success, maintain healthy lifestyles, and embody good character and citizenship. The Program Director works closely with the Executive or Club Director to help manage the Club.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain program goals. Continuously evaluate and modify programs to ensure they respond to the needs of all youth
• Document youth attendance, engagement, achievements, and concerns within specific programs and within the Club with designated membership tracking systems
• Complete grant reports. Conduct pre- and post-surveys with youth to assess grant-funded programs. Document pre- and post-survey data within grant-specific databases
• Monitor all program areas, Club staff, and youth to ensure staff and member safety. Prioritize member safety
• Offer one-on-one mentoring to at-risk youth. Serve as a role model to all youth
• Delegate lesson-planning to Club staff and provide guidance to Club staff to ensure the successful delivery of programs to youth and offer alternative activities to meet every child’s needs and learning style
• Assist Executive or Club Director in interviewing, selecting, and training new Club staff
• Serve as liaison between youth, parents/guardians, schools, community groups, and Club staff to foster positive outcomes for youth
• Connect with parents/guardians, schools, and Club members to promote Club programs and opportunities and scheduling for parents and members
• Arrange and conduct Club tours to potential members and parents/guardians and to community partners
• Complete administrative paperwork such as member accident reports, supply orders, transportation logs, etc. Answer and direct incoming calls
• Manage program, activity, and partial Club expenditures within allocated budget
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers daily operations of the Club in absence of Executive Director or Club Director
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state and organization standards
• Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards
• Identify methods by which to recruit additional Club members
• Supervise youth on school buses
• Coordinate Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events

QualificationsSKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations
• Ability to effectively collaborate with parents/guardians, staff, directors, youth, and the community
• Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs
• Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to remain active, energetic, and mobile

REQUIREMENTS:

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience with youth and/or grant management preferred
• Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
• Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
• CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)

Passion for children!