Youth Programs Director — Impact & Club Operations Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; 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 is seeking a Program Director to lead and manage the club's operations, program development, staff, and volunteers with focus on youth development and safety. You will oversee program planning, budgeting, and community partnerships to deliver high-quality after-school activities for K-8 students.

Responsibilities include ensuring licensing compliance, supervising staff, coordinating before/after care, and supporting fundraising efforts to sustain services for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of management of Boys & Girls Club or similar operations.
• Resource management, financial and budget management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Adobe and Outlook
• Proficiency in social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram and virtual meetings, such as web and video conferencing
• Recruitment, selection, development, management and evaluation of staff
• Program planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and public relations
• Developmental stages of youth.
• OCCL and DE Star regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day program operations for the club.
• Interpret and maintain compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age child care centers; address non-compliance issues as needed.
• Control expenditures against assigned budgets; recommend income and expense projections; assist with the financial development of the child care program.
• Lead staff in long and short-range program planning to ensure a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children in K through 8th grade; may include teen programming.
• Consistently incorporate “high yield learning activities” in all youth development programs and utilizing the BGCA tool kit and other curriculum resources to provide fun, engaging, and interactive activities for all children.
• Planning and preparation for before and after care curriculum, as well as staff and transportation schedules.
• Collaborate with outside community agencies for enhanced childcare programming opportunities, including workshops around preventative health and other broader community topics/resources.
• Ensure safe implementation of all youth development activities. This involves, but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities; age-appropriateness; ability levels; weather; appropriate use of equipment and supplies; and supervision.
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing and Delaware Stars regulations.
• Maintain appropriate, supportive, and positive interaction with Club members; establish and maintain behavioral boundaries per Boys & Girls Club guidance and supervision policies and guidelines.
• Maintain regular contact with parents/guardians concerning programs, schedules, developmental progress (victories and concerns), payment issues, etc.
• Oversee and support the teen program.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with volunteers, staff members, parents, school faculty and administrators, BGCDE administrators and Club professionals, community leaders and supporters.
• Within established organizational guidelines, develop and maintain systems for accurately tracking attendance, payments, school grades, medical issues, and other needed information.
• At all times, present yourself as a positive role model for youth.
• Within guidelines established by the Executive Director, the Program Director will recruit, hire, train and supervise staff and volunteers as needed; ensure that child care staff members meet qualifications and ongoing training requirements per state licensing regulations.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Support fundraising efforts of the Unit Board and the statewide organization.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Skills

Management of Boys & Girls Club

Resource and budget management

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms (Facebook, IG)

Staff recruitment and development

Program planning and evaluation

Public relations and partnerships

Youth development principles

Education

Four-year degree with child development credits

Associate degree + 12 child development credits + 18 months experience

Child development associate credential + 24 months experience

High school degree + 12 child development credits + 36 months experience

Tools

Adobe

Outlook

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking a Program Director to lead and manage the club's operations, program development, staff, and volunteers with focus on youth development and safety. You will oversee program planning, budgeting, and community partnerships to deliver high-quality after-school activities for K-8 students.

Responsibilities include ensuring licensing compliance, supervising staff, coordinating before/after care, and supporting fundraising efforts to sustain services for