Assistant Clubhouse Director

About the role

The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of a broad range of core programs within a designated Clubhouse, focusing on areas such as Education & Career Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, The Arts, Character & Leadership Development, and Health & Life Skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees the administration of designated BGCSNV programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Establishes Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission;
  • Oversees the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals;
  • Encourages members to participate in a variety of program areas and activities, providing instruction and feedback;
  • Demonstrates leadership to ensure conduct, safety, and development of members;
  • Ensures the safety and security of the Clubhouse facility, property, and equipment;
  • Covers Clubhouse shifts appropriately to ensure continuous coverage;
  • Maintains program areas, ensuring they are safe, well ventilated, and well lit;
  • Ensures written consent for field trips and strict enforcement of safety guidelines;
  • Enforces and abides by Clubhouse rules, policies, and procedures;
  • Fosters a positive climate for youth development based on the mission and goals of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada;
  • Encourages active participation in various programs and activities, seeking advice and guidance from staff;
  • Develops and implements systems of reward and recognition for members;
  • Develops opportunities for Club members through community outreach;
  • Assesses program needs and plans and oversees the administration of programs and activities;
  • Manages staff who direct day-to-day programs and activities in accordance with established standards and goals;
  • Evaluates programs continually and ensures they address the gender and cultural diversity of members;
  • Implements and oversees programs and activities in various program areas;
  • Encourages participation in diverse program areas and activities, providing instruction and feedback;
  • Demonstrates leadership to ensure conduct, safety, and development of members;
  • Provides guidance and direction to members on a daily basis;
  • Establishes standards, expectations, and consequences for appropriate youth behavior;
  • Affords assessments of member behavior needs and recommends a plan of action;
  • Provides written documentation for behavioral issues;
  • Develops opportunities for Club members through community outreach;
  • Assesses program needs of youth within the Clubhouse community;
  • Plans and oversees the administration of programs and activities;
  • Manages administrative functions for Club programs and activities within assigned resources;
  • Ensures collection and recording of payments of all program fees;
  • Ensures the entry of payment data in the KidTrax system, maintenance of balanced hard-copy ledgers, issuance of receipts to clients for all payments received, and preparation and timely submission of bank deposits;
  • Participates in the development and manages the implementation of annual Clubhouse objectives;
  • Participates in the annual Impact Assessment Evaluation;
  • Utilizes and ensures the use of information technology for communication, reporting, and scheduling;
  • Oversees proper recordkeeping and ensures accurate reporting of all programs and activities, events, program summaries, program evaluations, flyers, schedules, recruitment strategies, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues;
  • Oversees programs within established budgetary guidelines;
  • Recruits and recommends selection of Clubhouse staff and volunteers;
  • Provides supervision, training, performance guidance, assistance, and resource information to program staff and volunteers;
  • Encourages and promotes individual staff and team progress and provides continuous constructive feedback;
  • Recommends disciplinary actions for program staff;
  • Promotes and markets programs to members via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events, and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers, and media;
  • May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other Clubhouse activities as necessary;
  • Participates in the required operational functions of BGCSNV special event fundraisers;
  • May be required to drive Club van periodically;
  • May provide attention and direction to special needs children;
  • May consult with parents concerning member and Clubhouse issues;
  • May be assigned other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in related field (e.g., education, child development, recreation and leisure) from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of two years work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization, planning and implementing activities based on the developmental needs of young people;
• Or a minimum of four years progressively responsible work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people and a two-year degree from an accredited college or university;
• Proficient in Internet use and Microsoft Office;
• Deals effectively with multi-age children, small groups of children in activities and free play, and large groups of children in organized activities;
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands from several people;
• Interacts well with the public and co-workers;
• Meets deadlines with severe time constraints;
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics;
• Strong organizational, staff, and project management abilities;
• Pediatric & Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred;
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods, and walk quickly on occasion;
• Ability to bend or twist at the neck and trunk to supervise youth;
• Ability to squat, stoop and kneel to access low level storage areas, cabinets and supplies, and to work with small children;
• Ability to reach forward and above the head to access high shelves, supply areas, etc.;
• Ability to grasp and hold a variety of items;
• Ability to climb ladders and step stools for access to high shelves, decorating program areas & bulletin boards, etc.;
• Manual and finger dexterity sufficient to produce a wide variety of projects, make minor equipment repairs, etc.;
• Ability to lift articles weighing up to 20 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead for stocking shelves and other supply areas;
• Ability to carry items up to 25 pounds up to 25 feet;
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to waist such as program supplies and recreation equipment;
• Ability to push and pull articles weighing up to 50 pounds such as recreation equipment, furniture, tables and other equipment, and supplies over carpeted and tiled floors, concrete, blacktop or paved roads and other rough outdoor surfaces;
• Ability to work inside and outside, in temperatures above 100 degrees (seasonally/occasionally), on slippery surfaces and in inclement weather for brief periods of time (such as walking youth to school in the rain);
• Ability to work in confined spaces and/or cramped body positions such as closets and other storage areas;
• Ability to work in loud noise areas with hearing protection, when needed, such as busy programs areas where many youth are assembled for activities;
• Ability to work in athletic environment around team sports occasionally;
• Ability to see distant and close objects clearly and with good depth perception for supervision of youth;
• Ability to hear conversations in both a noisy and quiet environment, and ability to tell from where a sound is coming;
• Ability to discern differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.;
• Ability to effectively communicate through speech;
• Ability to effectively work alone (not within shouting distance of others);
• Occasional local and distance driving may be required;
• Drug testing and fingerprint-based background checks are required as conditions of employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Internet use and Microsoft Office;
• Dealing effectively with multi-age children, small groups of children in activities and free play, and large groups of children in organized activities;
• Handling multiple demands from several people;
• Interacting well with the public and co-workers;
• Meeting deadlines with severe time constraints;
• Taking responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics;
• Organizational, staff, and project management abilities;
• Pediatric & Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred;
• Sitting, walking and standing for prolonged periods, and walking quickly on occasion;
• Bending or twisting at the neck and trunk to supervise youth;
• Squatting, stooping and kneeling to access low level storage areas, cabinets and supplies, and to work with small children;
• Reaching forward and above the head to access high shelves, supply areas, etc.;
• Grasping and holding a variety of items;
• Climbing ladders and step stools for access to high shelves, decorating program areas & bulletin boards, etc.;
• Manual and finger dexterity sufficient to produce a wide variety of projects, make minor equipment repairs, etc.;
• Lifting articles weighing up to 20 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead for stocking shelves and other supply areas;
• Carrying items up to 25 pounds up to 25 feet;
• Lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to waist such as program supplies and recreation equipment;
• Pushing and pulling articles weighing up to 50 pounds such as recreation equipment, furniture, tables and other equipment, and supplies over carpeted and tiled floors, concrete, blacktop or paved roads and other rough outdoor surfaces;
• Working inside and outside, in temperatures above 100 degrees (seasonally/occasionally), on slippery surfaces and in inclement weather for brief periods of time (such as walking youth to school in the rain);
• Working in confined spaces and/or cramped body positions such as closets and other storage areas;
• Working in loud noise areas with hearing protection, when needed, such as busy programs areas where many youth are assembled for activities;
• Working in athletic environment around team sports occasionally;
• Seeing distant and close objects clearly and with good depth perception for supervision of youth;
• Hearing conversations in both a noisy and quiet environment, and ability to tell from where a sound is coming;
• Discerning differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.;
• Communicating effectively through speech;
• Working alone (not within shouting distance of others);
• Occasional