Director - School Site

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio (BGCCO) is to enable young people to reach their full potential through safe spaces, strong relationships, and impactful experiences. BGCCO serves 4,000 youth per year throughout Central Ohio, operating Clubs in Columbus, Newark, and Marion.

About the Role

The School-Site Director leads the daily operations of a designated school-based Boys & Girls Club site, including program implementation, youth engagement, school-day collaboration, staff supervision, outcome measurement, and community partnership development. This role serves as the primary liaison between the Club and the host school, ensuring alignment between school-day initiatives and after-school programming to support academic success, positive behavior, and whole-child development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Club site operates at maximum capacity while meeting daily attendance and participation goals.
• Support the delivery of individualized academic, social, emotional, and behavioral services through collaboration with school personnel, caregivers, and community partners.
• Improve student outcomes by promoting grade progression, high school graduation, and post-secondary readiness, aligning school-day interventions with after-school programming.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Club and school administration, teachers, counselors, and student support teams.
• Participate in school-based initiatives, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) teams, to identify barriers to student achievement and coordinate interventions.
• Utilize school and Club data to monitor student performance, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional well-being, ensuring targeted support.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and maintain positive relationships with Club members, families, school staff, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ensure completion of required CACFP and SFSP training and certifications for self and/or designated staff.
• May serve as an assigned driver for Club activities in accordance with organizational policies.
• Participate in club tours, special events, and other activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and effective Club operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in education, youth development, social services, or related fields.
• Minimum of three years of experience in youth development or school-based programming.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation and management.
• Labor hour management and timekeeping experience.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, crouch, and bend.
• Exposure to outdoor activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree.