Youth Programs Director – Leadership, Camps & Education

Boys-&-Girls-Club-of-Greater-Northwest-Indiana-In; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana in Gary, IN is seeking a Program Director to oversee a broad range of youth programs, events, and camps at our Gary location. The role emphasizes program quality, safety, and staff supervision to achieve membership goals and positive outcomes.

The position requires strong communication, budgeting, and community outreach skills, with a focus on mission-driven programming and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• 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, plan 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.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement and maintain the administration of a broad range of Club programs and activities.
• 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.

Skills

Member and staff supervision

Program marketing

Excellent communication

Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office)

Project planning & budgeting

Conflict resolution

Criminal background check

Public Passenger License eligibility

CPR & First Aid certification

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana in Gary, IN is seeking a Program Director to oversee a broad range of youth programs, events, and camps at our Gary location. The role emphasizes program quality, safety, and staff supervision to achieve membership goals and positive outcomes.

The position requires strong communication, budgeting, and community outreach skills, with a focus on mission-driven programming and staff leadership.