Area Director

Directs and manages daily operations for 1-6 Club locations, ensuring comprehensive, outcome-driven program delivery and service excellence. Oversees staff supervision and development, facilities management, financial operations, community and parent relations, and membership administration. Provides leadership and support to Area & Site Coordinators in volunteer management, staffing, parent engagement, membership data maintenance, fee collection, and facility operations.

Leadership

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant environment by maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies in accordance with organizational standards and applicable regulations.
• Recruit, train, manage, and provide career development opportunities for Area & Site Coordinators, Youth Development Coordinators, and Registrars; monitor performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Provide leadership and direction to Area & Site Coordinators in the management of their designated sites; conduct regular staff meetings and site visits to address operational issues and concerns.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures at all locations; oversee administrative and operational systems, including maintenance and operation of physical properties and equipment.
• Create an environment that facilitates achievement of youth development outcomes with responsibility for cleanliness, safety, and overall quality of facilities and equipment.

Strategic Planning

• Support the implementation of strategic planning processes for program development and organizational goals.
• Serve as liaison between site staff and Director of Impact and Outcomes; facilitate effective communication regarding activities, needs, and performance accountability measures.
• Evaluate site services and activities to ensure alignment with stated objectives and member needs; compile regular reports on activities, attendance, and participation.

Resource Development

• Manage financial resources by participating in annual budget development; monitor expenditures and make recommendations for supplies and equipment purchases.
• Supervise Area & Site Coordinators and Registrars to ensure proper membership fee collection and reconciliation procedures are followed weekly with accurate and timely entry into accounting systems; maintain 90% collection rate, meet weekly membership fee budget goals, and apply scholarships according to organizational policy.

Partnership Development and Relationship Management

• Collaborate daily with Club professional staff to communicate organizational mission, program objectives, and standards; address member discipline, advisement, and counseling needs as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with parents, school officials, community leaders, and organizations to resolve issues, support member success, and promote Club programs.
• Represent the Club at community functions and participate in community initiatives; maintain regular engagement with community stakeholders.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Collaborate with the Resource Development Director to document and promote Club activities and ensure visibility of assigned Club site(s).
• Ensure staff compliance with organizational Marketing & Communications Policy and Unit Fundraising Policy.
• Recruit youth to programs through school visits, community events, and promotional activities.

Record Keeping and Human Resources

• Ensure daily attendance collection procedures are followed, and attendance data is entered into the member tracking database weekly by assigned staff.
• Monitor attendance records against program schedules and grant requirements; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Review and verify staff timesheets biweekly; resolve discrepancies before submitting them to Chief Operations Officer.
• Ensure mandatory background checks and all new hire paperwork is completed and verified prior to any staff member or volunteer having contact with youth, in accordance with state regulations and organizational policy.
• Maintain current, complete, and confidential Club member and employee files in compliance with privacy regulations and organizational standards.

• High school diploma; bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization or equivalent experience, specifically planning and supervising developmental needs-based activities.
• Thorough knowledge of recreation and youth development
• Experience managing facilities, operations, and overseeing personnel at all organizational levels.
• Strong capabilities in staff recruitment, training, development, and team motivation.
• Ability to address members’ behavioral challenges
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control and management
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to work with young people, parents and community leaders. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computing functions (typing, email, web-based applications). 
• Must have a reliable vehicle for daily/weekly travel between Club sites; travel compensation included in salary. Must be able to upgrade license to CDL Class B with Passenger (P) Endorsement and comfortable operating a full-sized school bus, within the first 90 days of employment.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications (required within first 90 days of employment)
• Must successfully pass background check and drug screening in accordance with organizational and state requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the ability to constantly think analytically, utilize effective verbal and written communication, handle stress and emotions, concentrating on tasks, remembering names and details, making decisions, adjusting to change, examining/observing details, on-call availability, maintain established work schedule, directing others, handling confidential information, typing, maintain workday stamina, meet deadlines, staying organized, and using math/calculations. The position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, carrying, reaching forward, bending, stooping, using one hand/arm, using both hands/arms, using one foot/leg, using both feet/legs, outdoor work, irregular hours availability, and attending work related meetings. The employee will occasionally lift weight, push, pull, be exposed to marked changes in temperature, be exposed to dust, fumes, odors, water, and operate equipment. Crawling and climbing are infrequent activities for this role. This position requires normal or corrected eyesight, close eye work, color recognition, hearing normal tones and soft tones, and ability to distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Distinguishing taste and temperatures by proximity is not necessary. Must be able to lift 21 – 35 pounds. There is no exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical hazards.

Note

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.