Oversees the implementation of BGCA approved programs as well as the design, implementation and evaluation of locally designed programs targeted primarily for school age children and teens. Oversees the curriculum development and outcome management of these programs. Provides for the support and training of staff, equipment management and program outcomes.
MAJOR DUTIES AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Inclusive, but not limited to):
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate all programs designed to align with the BGCCI mission and achieve measureable outcomes
- Assure proper staffing of all programs, including strict attention to ratios for adult supervision as provided by BGCCI
- Provides positive guidance, discipline and role modeling to members at all times
- Schedules activities for Club members and assures proper staff supervision is in place by providing equitable and consistent participation in all Club activities
- Designs and implements a compelling and enriching extra-curricular program of field trip activities to provide a “hands-on” educational experience for Club members, with particular emphasis on winter and spring breaks and summer schedules
- Promotes and stimulates program participation, recruits new members, and participates in new member orientation process
- Provides for the safety and health of all Club members, staff, and outside groups through effective use of staff and material resources
- Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers
- Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information to members and families
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
- Four-year degree from an accredited college or university required
- One year of experience with Boys & Girls Clubs (or similar youth-serving organization)
- Experience in providing leadership and overall problem solving including on site intervention and discipline for staff and members
- Strong collaborative skills to integrate with the DMPS leadership team
- Effective interpersonal skills (including oral and written communication) particularly with elementary, middle, and high school aged students. Also must possess the ability to deal effectively with parents, community leaders, educators, administrators, other staff and volunteers
- Experience in providing leadership and overall problem solving
- Working knowledge of the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development needs of school aged youth and teens
- Ability to use basic electronic tools to design educational rubrics and assess outcomes
- Ability to present outcomes in a management setting to represent performance delivered against mutually agreed upon outcomes
- Basic computer skills required and familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred
- Familiarity with membership database administration (Kidtrax) preferred
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Skills in fostering youth development, through encouragement, engagement, involvement and emotional support
- Spanish language skills highly preferred, but not required
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write and speak persuasively
- Able to interact well at various levels of the organization, as well as work with a wide variety of people and personality types
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work with multiple projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and consistently meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of teams
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Positive and professional attitude and demeanor
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor information
- Valid Iowa State Driver’s License and a clean driving record\
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability pre-employment drug screen
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with BGCCI members, staff and volunteers to interpret and explain program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintains regular contact with BGCCI administration with particular emphasis on Unit Director. Has ongoing contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.
External: Maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, parents and general public to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information and resolve problems.