Site Director

About the role

Now Hiring: Site Directors! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs Site Placement: Carpentersville School Location Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9am - 6pm Make an Impact. Inspire Growth. Lead With Purpose. Are you a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, youth-centered environment? Do you love building strong teams, creating engaging programs, and making a real difference for kids and families? The Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs is seeking a Site Director for our After-School Enrichment programs, to lead daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality programming for our club members. We’re currently hiring a Site Director for an elementary school location. This is more than a management role, it’s a chance to shape culture, empower staff, and create safe, enriching spaces where kids can thrive while shaping young lives, mentoring staff, strengthening families, and creating a difference in our community. If you’re someone who thrives in a meaningful, fun, mission-driven environment, this is the role for YOU!

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with professionalism, punctuality, and enthusiasm
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment for staff and youth
• Represent and uphold the mission and values of BGCNWS at all times
• Train, coach, and support staff in BGCNWS mission, values, and expectations
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency preparedness standards are consistently met
• Guide staff in behavior management, communication, and professionalism
• Provide ongoing training to strengthen staff skills and program quality
• Oversee high-quality curriculum implementation that supports youth development
• Ensure staff are planning engaging daily and weekly lessons
• Track participation, curriculum effectiveness, and supply needs
• Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and school partners
• Support staff in effective communication, including challenging conversations
• Meet monthly with school leadership to review goals, progress, and improvements
• Manage staff time tracking and meet payroll deadlines
• Maintain accurate membership and staff records (MyClubHub and site binders)
• Collaborate with your Supervisor to ensure proper staffing coverage
• Oversee site budgets, supplies, and documentation
• Implement performance improvement plans and conduct staff evaluations
• Maintain thorough incident and program documentation
• Mentor and support your team while holding them accountable
• Conduct performance reviews and set clear, actionable goals
• Step in when needed
• Create a welcoming, inclusive Club environment that encourages participation and confidence
• Supervise youth during activities, offering guidance, instruction, and positive feedback
• Support youth in making healthy choices socially, emotionally, academically, and personally
• Promote participation and engagement
• Provide guidance, support, and consistent expectations
• Foster a fun, structured environment where all members can grow and succeed
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized program spaces
• Track daily attendance, participation, and complete required documentation (incident or behavior reports)
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are safe and well-maintained

Requirements

• Innovative & Adaptable: Embracing change and creativity
• Resourceful: Finding solutions and staying informed
• Coachable: Being open to feedback and growth
• Accountable: Taking responsibility and building trust
• Ability to stand for long periods, engage in physical activities, and lift objects up to 10 lbs
• Working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• Need for reliable transportation between different site placements
• Pass a background check
• HS diploma or GED
• 18+ years old

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and engage groups of children effectively
• Conflict resolution and behavioral management skills
• Ability to plan