Full Time Program Director - Kapa'a Clubhouse

About the role

This position is responsible for managing the delivery of a broad range of youth development programs, which drive increased participation in an outcome-driven Club experience. The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the daily program to ensure quality targeted programming and priority outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes and implements all programs and activities of the Clubhouse.
• Evaluates Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Makes adjustments as necessary.
• Oversees the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Carry out program activities whenever necessary or when short-staffed.
• Accountable for the overall Club environment, ensuring accountability and behavior management of members including the development of behavior plans & contracts with parents to address issues.
• Approach challenges and collaborative efforts with a positive attitude.
• Accountable for the hiring, training and supervision of program staff, including the enforcement of operational policies and procedures and performance management.
• Accountable for meeting organizational standards for staff reporting and resource allocation.
• Accountable for overall safety of all Club activities and programming.
• Accountable for facility cleanliness and organization of program spaces.
• Build and maintain partnerships with families, schools and community.
• Develop programs and activities that prepare youth for success in accordance with the BGCH mission.
• Develop program and activities that support healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship, with a special focus on academic success and career preparedness.
• Supports organizational marketing goals as directed.
• Maintain good public relations and communicate “success stories” with Admin team for use in promoting the organization.
• Promote programs to attract and retain members, ensure participation in impact programs.
• Ensure that staff help design and execute a wide range of programs to achieve impact as described above.
• Ensure that staff is creating positive impact in all program areas.
• Manage program volunteers and maintain the safety of members and program quality through effective volunteer supervision and engagement.
• Attend (and at times, leads and assist) management, program and site meetings and other meetings and trainings as requested.
• Take the initiative in researching best-practice programs and proven methods for youth development both within the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement and throughout the field of Youth Development.
• Prepare and monitor annual program budget and authorize expenditures up to an approved limit, as determined by the Clubhouse Director and/or the CFOO.
• Prepare requisitions for program supplies and equipment.
• Prepare regular evaluations of all program activities and makes changes as necessary to ensure quality service.
• Ensure that grant funded programs meet expectations and all reports are completed on schedule and accurately.
• Responsible for ensuring that member and program data is entered into the member tracking system.
• Aid in fund raising activities.
• Prepare supervisory staff schedules and submit time & effort sheets to Admin Team.
• Prepare and submit required written reports, letters, memos, etc., on a timely basis to Clubhouse Director and/or Admin Team.
• Handle deposits and banking transactions for Clubhouse.

Requirements

Four year degree in related field from an accredited college/ university or combination secondary education and experience. Related work experience at a responsible level may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Three years management experience, 5+ years preferred.

Must possess a valid State of Hawaii driver’s license, has daily access to a car and current no-fault auto insurance and have a good driving record.

Must also be able to drive a multi-passenger van to transport staff and/or members.

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

Ability to work with youth, including “at-risk” youth. Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.

Proficient skill with Microsoft Office Suite.

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

Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way.

Proven ability to manage large groups of children.

Experience working with and collaborating with external agencies, especially those that serve young people.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience hiring, training and supervising staff / volunteers.

Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to learn and implement new ideas.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to pass background, drug and driving record checks.

Must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Requires physical skills to meet demands of all program activities which may include standing for long periods of time, climbing, running, kneeling, jumping, swimming, lifting of at least 30 pounds, and other physical demands that program activities may entail.
• Requires the ability to work for prolonged periods of time at high levels of activity, managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of agencies and community organizations.
• Requires strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Qualifications

Four year degree in related field from an accredited college/ university or combination secondary education and experience. Related work experience at a responsible level may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Three years management experience, 5+ years preferred.

Must possess a valid State of Hawaii driver’s license, has daily access to a car and current no-fault auto insurance and have a good driving record.

Must also be able to drive a multi-passenger van to transport staff and/or members.

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

Ability to work with youth, including “at-risk” youth. Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.

Proficient skill with Microsoft Office Suite.

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

Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way.

Proven ability to manage large groups of children.

Experience working with and collaborating with external agencies, especially those that serve young people.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience hiring, training and supervising staff / volunteers.

Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to learn and implement new ideas.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to pass background, drug and driving record checks.

Must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Requires physical skills to meet demands of all program activities which may include standing for long periods of time, climbing, running, kneeling, jumping, swimming, lifting of at least 30 pounds, and other physical demands that program activities may entail.
• Requires the ability to work for prolonged periods of time at high levels of activity, managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of agencies and community organizations.
• Requires strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Skills

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

Ability to work with youth, including “at-risk” youth. Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.

Proficient skill with Microsoft Office Suite.

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

Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way.

Proven ability to manage large groups of children.

Experience working with and collaborating with external agencies, especially those that serve young people.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience hiring, training and supervising staff / volunteers.

Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to learn and implement new ideas.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Full Time position.

Lots of opportunities to grow!

Community: work with inspiring and awesome co-workers. This is rated as the #1 reason BGCH employees love working at BGCH!

Purpose: An opportunity to make the world a better place for those youth who need us the most!

19 days of PTO (full time) plus your Birthday Holiday!

We offer PTO for part-time team members too!

Up to 17 Paid Holidays a year!

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (over 20 hours).

Discounts are offered for your family too (employee to pay).

Pension with an 8% match of your salary (after working a designated # of hours).

Free Life Insurance (over 30 hours a week).

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts Program

Employee Assistance Program

Gift Card for your Anniversary!

Gift Card every year to buy a treat for your Birthday!

BGCH Fun Days to be celebrated with your Club/department!

BGCH is committed to Investing in Your professional Development!