School Based Club Director

Overview

Description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth who walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with an opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

The primary functions of the School-Based Club Director are to direct and manage the overall daily operations of the designated clubhouse with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations, and membership administration.

• Adopt the Formula for Impact and ensure that the Club is reaching the kids who need us the most, providing them with an outcome-driven Club experience that results in academic success, healthier lifestyles, and better character and citizenship for our members
• Establish Club programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
• Implement daily program schedule, ensuring all areas are covered by club staff
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate Club overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests
• Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation
• Manage Club financial resources by assisting in the development of the annual budgets; control expenditure against budget
• Be familiar with and follow the chain of command and the policies and procedures of the Club at all times
• Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including the use of facilities by outside groups; ensure compliance with organization policies
• Works with the Professional & Development Team to support training and development opportunities for staff and volunteers
• Create a safe and fun work environment for Club employees where they receive coaching and feed back, have clarity of expectations, and are recognized for their accomplishments
• Conduct regular staff meetings to share information and promote a team environment
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations
• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community
• Work with the staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments
• Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance and discipline plan as needed
• Have regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel
• Maintain contact with outside community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the Club
• Be familiar with, and ensure staff and volunteers are familiar with, the Club’s guidelines in regards to the following:
  • Monthly fire drills, including the posting of fire drills’ schedule
  • CPR / First Aid, and required supplies
  • Emergency phone numbers, such as Child Abuse Hotline, Poison Control, etc.
  • Posting of daily schedule
  • Posting of all emergency protocols and State employment guidelines
• OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Actively participate in BGCA trainings, internal trainings, and All Staff meetings
• Ensure that grant deliverables are being met and provide data for reporting
• Support other projects as needed
• Completes any additional assignments as requested by the management staff

• Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test

• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people OR
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a management role with demonstrated success of leading a team.