Director of Programs

Job Summary
Primary Function:

· Schedule, plan, and coordinate weekly program delivery of after school program for students to focus on the areas of healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship, and academic success.

· Develop programs and activities that prepare youth for success in accordance with our mission.

· Accountable for supervision of program staff to ensure the delivery of quality programming. Assist in training BGCW staff on program initiatives and goals.

· Ensure that staff help design and execute a wide range of quality programs that achieve impact and align with BGCA standards.

· Assist Operations Manager, as requested, with record keeping and reporting, administrative and budgeting functions, including Management Tracking System, member data management and other impact-measurement initiatives.

· Collaborate with Marketing Director to schedule, plan and deliver recruitment events and to reinforce a positive BGCW presence in the Westminster community.

· Assist in development of partnership between BGCW and Carroll County Public Schools by interacting with teachers and school staff as necessary to ensure student success and quality program delivery.

· Track member’s progress on report cards to ensure that academic success is achieved and put additional protocols in place as needed.

· Manage program volunteers and maintain the safety of members through effective volunteer supervision and management.

· Distribute Program materials and information to parents and students

· Complete other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal:

· Report directly to the Director of Operations

· Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff, other BGCA program staff, Club members, and Executive Director.

· Communicate daily to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.

· Collaborate with other Sites to leverage strengths and create consistency in quality programming.

External:

· Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents/guardians and others as necessary to be successful in position and as directed by Executive Director.

Location: Westminster

Hours: 10:15 -6:15

Position – This position requires flexibility to work weekends on occasion.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

· Associates Degree plus 3 years in social or youth recreation programs

· Must have an understanding of community life and social forces that influence and affect students, particularly in the less privileged areas.

· Must have the ability to gain and keep the respect of students and parents.

· Must have the energy, initiative and ability to get things done within specific time.

· Must possess a capacity for loyalty and support of the organization’s mission and of goals and the policies of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Westminster.

· Ability to plan and implement programs and achieve desired results.

· Possess ability and aptitude to make decisive decision with the established policies and guidelines.

· Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred.

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

· Good organization and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

· Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

· Ability to learn and implement new ideas.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Current First Aid/CPR Certification

· Current Maryland State Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $46,000