Teen Services Director

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location:

Teen Center - Topeka, KS 66607
Position Type:
Full Time

Travel Percentage :
Negligible
Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Primary Function:
Oversee operations of BGCT Teen Center i.e. "The Club" with the primary concern for strategic planning and operations of the Teen Center; develops a comprehensive recruitment strategy and plan of action in the areas of outreach, membership retention and recruitment; program budget management and effective staffing that will work together to support the distinct developmental stages of the tween/teen membership population.

• Leadership Lead after-school, school day out and summer programs at BGCT’s Teen Center location that achieve goals outlined in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Formula for Impact.
• Provide leadership and coaching to group leaders in the management of their designated groups.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and keeps sites advised of issues.
• Ensure an environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes, with overall responsibility for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of properties and equipment.
• Ensure quality improvement of programs by conducting program evaluations and annual written analysis of member needs and interests.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians.
• Ensure that all grant funded programs and positions are meeting expectations.
• Ensure effective implementation of recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining of staff.
• Club Safety Conduct safety evaluations of assigned Club and conduct regular visits to observe programming and assess safety and risk.
• Serve as point of escalation, feedback, and approval for reportable Club incidents.
• Ensure all assigned Clubs are conducting emergency preparedness drills once a month.
• The Club Director will review emergency procedures with all new hires as part of their Club orientation.

• Ensures the development and implementation of a planning process over the Montara Unit and all West Area sites programs, including the development of annual program objectives.
• Compiles monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
• Encourage and support effective organization roles and functions for program staff (acting as liaison to sites and keeping them advised of activities and needs) and administrative staff (grant report information; financial and budget documentation; media and community appearances).
• Hold staff accountable for organizational communications needs, as well.
• Orders supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring availability of required items.
• Prepares reports and written documentation (e.g. activity reports; attendance and participation logs; parent surveys; outcome evaluations; registration materials; inventory, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating the impact of the program.
• Monitors budgets of assigned sites and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate; expenses and revenues are within budget; program fees are collected according to policy; and fiscal policies are followed.

• Collaborates with others (e.g. USD 437 district personnel, parents, Auburn-Washburn community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with public, civic groups and social agencies to foster community initiatives and possible fundraising opportunities.
• Represents the organization and interprets its objectives, standards and programs.
• Strengthen and maintain positive relationship with USD 437 school principals and staff.

• Approve purchases of needed supplies and equipment within the scope of the budget.
• Work with staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments.
• Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance & discipline plan.
• Utilize effective communication skills and professional standards of conflict resolution should a conflict arise.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive…