Unit Director

Boys & Girls Club of Burbank Inc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank Inc seeks a Unit Director to lead the After School and Summer Day Camp Child Care and Enrichment Program. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, and coordinate with school personnel and parents while promoting engaging activities and climate for learning.

Responsibilities include scheduling, attendance, payments where applicable, and collaboration with curriculum advisors to maintain program quality and alignment with club policies and mission.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required.
• Knowledge of Youth Development and working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Club members and lead YDP staff with guidance.
• Ensure programs align with Club policies and safety rules.
• Coordinate with teachers and curriculum advisors for homework support.
• Post daily/weekly schedules on bulletin/white boards promptly.
• Communicate concerns with parents and provide updates.
• Maintain professional attitude and behavior at all times.
• Liaise with school staff to ensure seamless site care.
• Manage member registration, attendance, and check-in/out.
• Collect monthly payments where applicable and track finances.
• Follow Recruitment and Retention policies to bring in members.
• Share information at weekly staff meetings and attend Unit Director meetings.
• Order equipment, manage inventory, and control supplies.
• Report safety hazards to Program Directors immediately.
• Prepare Accident, Incident, and Program reports as needed.
• Conduct NYOI surveys and implement findings plan.
• Gather administrator, teacher, and parent surveys at year end.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Parent engagement

Youth development

Education

High School Diploma; some college preferred

Tools

Vision

Google Docs

Email

Job description

Description

Title: Unit Director – After School and Summer Day Camp Child Care and Enrichment Program

Education: High School Diploma, some college (with focus on childhood education) preferred

Reports to: Program Director

Work Schedule: School Release – 6pm, hours as scheduled during school breaks, additional hours as required to meet job responsibilities

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Job Summary:

This position is directly responsible to the Program Director for all administrative and programming issues. Responsibilities include: the direct supervision of club members and staff to ensure the overall safety of members at all times. The UD is the daily contact for the assigned BGC site and school personnel. The UD will maintain a positive relationship with parents of members and communicate any concerns. The planning, promoting, coordinating, and implementation of the school site program is completed in cooperation with assigned staff. General maintenance and supervision of the classroom, playfield, and other spaces permitted for use is expected. Conduct program supervision within the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and GEV program policies, procedures, and philosophies.

Responsibility Overview:

• Supervise Club members and provide leadership and guidance to YDP staff members.
• Ensure that staff members facilitate successful implementation of all programs and activities within Club policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and curriculum advisors to ensure quality of academic homework as needed.
• Ensure the posting of daily and weekly schedules are promptly displayed, on both bulletin and white boards.
• Communicate any concerns with parents and keep them updated on new information.
• Employee must always maintain a positive and professional attitude/demeanor while working.
• Keep an open line of communication with principal and school personnel. Check in frequently to ensure seamless care of school site.
• Manage member registration and those not attending on Vision. Conduct daily attendance check in and check out.
• Collect monthly payments by the first day of the month (applicable sites only).
• Follow the Recruitment and Retention Policy to recruit new members.
• Communicate all information at a weekly meeting with staff.
• Attend Unit Director meetings once a week.
• Requisition of equipment and supplies as needed. Maintain inventory and control of all equipment and supplies related to the program.
• Immediately report safety hazards and concerns to Program Directors.
• Prepare Accident, Incident, and Program Reports as needed.
• Conduct NYOI surveys and create a plan for implementation of findings.
• Collect principal, teacher, and parent surveys at year end.
• Maintain a general knowledge of Boys & Girls Club philosophy. Be knowledgeable and aware of activities, calendars, and special events of the Club.
• May be required to work outside scheduled hours and some weekends.
• May be required to drive Club vehicle as needed (regular passenger van).

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in varying environments
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Learn mission, language, and goals of the organization
• Ability to organize time well
• Ability to use email, Vision, Google Docs and other necessary programs
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of Youth Development
• Attend training sessions and seminars as related to working with youth

Club Values:

• Community – Sense of Belonging, Fellowship and Fun
• Knowledge – Willingness to Learn and Teach and Willingness to Adapt
• Empathy – Acts of Kindness, Active Listening, Understanding and Compassion
• Acceptance – Mindfulness, Inclusivity and Judgement Free
• Transparency – Direct Communication and Honesty
• Accountability – Acknowledgement and Ownership
• Leadership – Lead by Example, Inspirational, Setting Boundaries and Mentor

Mission Statement:

It is our mission to inspire and enable all young people to recognize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Vision Statement:

Provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Requirements:

The Physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and stand; talk or hear; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and may be infrequently required to run. The employee must remain physically fit enough to keep children safe in an emergency.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to perform certain duties. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate and usually loud in recreation and play settings when children are present.

All employees working directly with children at all Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley locations are required to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.