Program Director - Windward Clubhouse

Overview

Role:
Program Director

Reports to:

Clubhouse Director

Location:

Windward Clubhouse

Hours:

Full time

About BGCH

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The after-school hours have become a critical time for youth – a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. We provide a safe place filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adult mentors, and enriching programs.

Overview of 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. This includes accountability for member recruitment/enrollment and program management, supervision of program staff, family involvement, school relationships, summer program management and assuring that members are provided with programming that promotes physical activity, pro-social engagement, community service, career and academic development.

The Program Director is expected to share best practices and collaborate effectively with peers across the organization and in the community. In the absence of the Clubhouse Director, the Program Director assumes all responsibilities of the Clubhouse operations.

• In collaboration with the Clubhouse Director and other staff such as the Youth Development Directors, plans, develops, organizes and implements all programs and activities of the Clubhouse.
• Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity. Make adjustments as necessary.
• Oversee 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 programs 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.
• Participate and where appropriate lead state-wide program quality improvement efforts.
• Promotion of 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.
• Accountable for managing program volunteers and maintaining the safety of members and program quality through effective volunteer supervision and engagement.
• Attend (and at times, lead and assist) management, program and site meetings and other meetings and trainings as requested
• Participate in special programs or events as directed by Club Director or Chief Financial Operating Officer.
• Take the initiative in researching best-practice programs and proven methods for youth development both within the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement and…