Program Director

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a specific program for youth between the ages of 6 and 18 within a designated Club. Program responsibility supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. The Program Director also provides leadership and supervision to assigned program and volunteer staff; manages budgets and controls expenses as assigned.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:
• Establish Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.  
• Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals. 
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.

Program Development & Implementation

• Establish and maintain Clubhouse program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members.  Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Control Clubhouse program and activity expenditures within approved budget
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
• Administer snack and/or mean programs within established grant parameters (if applicable)
• Ensure the Club is cleaned up each day.

Supervision

• Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal.  Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff. 
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues. 
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.

Marketing & Public Relations

• Increase visibility of Club programs 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 releases.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel. 

External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and others to assist in resolving problems.  

• • our year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of five years work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
  • Conversational Spanish language skills are preferred.
  • Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
  • Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
  • Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
  
  

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

  This position is located on-site, at the staff's designated club. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud.

  ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  The person in this role should be inspired by our Mission and fully aligned with our BGCAR Values that are highlighted below: 

  To enable all young people in Western North Carolina, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

  RESPECT | RESILIENCE | JOY | EXCELLENCE | COURAGE

• DISCLAIMER

  The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

  Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

  Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region (BGCAR) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCAR does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions