Club Director - Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is seeking a passionate, mission-driven full-time Club Director to lead our OK Clubhouse in Vancouver, WA!

Mission Statement: 'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members.'Representation Matters! Candidates identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or who represent diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves inside our walls.

Ideal Candidate:
Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values
- Put Youth First, Care Deeply & Engage Fully, Follow Through On Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSHelp us build an incredible Club experience for the Bagley Downs community youth by working collaboratively to create a positive environment, implement high-quality youth development programming, and build healthy relationships with youth and families. Planned and oversaw the administration of programs and activities that prepared youth for success, incorporated key elements, and supported youth in learning skills, accessing opportunities, and building a sense of belonging.

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITYCoach and supervise staff with ongoing feedback and performance reviews to identify and support professional development opportunities

Collaborate with the Area Director
- Standalone and People Specialist to recruit, onboard, and train new Club staff

Practice providing and receiving open and honest feedback

Understand and implement organizational policies, procedures, and goals and ensure all direct reports are informed

Manage Club expenditures within approved budget in collaboration with the Area Director
- Standalone Oversee the Club facility and grounds by following our Safety & Operations Core Process Create work schedules for Club staff

Support weekend and evening programming (e.g., BGCSW Basketball), including scheduling and on-call support

Foster a culture of learning within Club by providing ongoing training and professional development to Club staff

Collaborate with Area Directors and Director of YFS to facilitate training for all Club staff

Collaborate with other Clubs and Club staff to provide programming and foster youth engagement within and across Clubhouses.

YOUTH & FAMILY CORE PROCESSMaintain a healthy and safe environment for youth and staff

Consult with parents/guardians to build positive relationships, resolve issues, and refer to resources as needed

Support all Program Leads to create and implement 3-5 programs and 2-3 activities aligned with key Outcome Areas (Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, Character & Leadership)
Ensure key BGCSW Programs such as Power Hour, Fine Arts, Healthy Habits, Mental Health Small Groups, and Peace Out are being provided on a quarterly basis

Provide coaching and training to Youth Development Professionals to facilitate small groups focused on social and emotional health

Prepare Program Binder in each program space that includes a monthly program calendar, daily schedules, Program Reports, Incident Reports, blank parent communication templates, blank pages for notes

Communicate daily and quarterly schedules of programs with staff, youth, families, and school partners

Document significant behaviors/incidents, restorative responses, and follow up with youth/family using BGCSW Incident Report Process Schedule the program assessments (Youth Program Quality Assessment - YPQA) in collaboration with the Area Director
- Standalone, Academic Success Coordinator, and/or Assistant Club Director(s)
Utilize various assessment (e.g., YPQA, NYOI) results to create and implement Club programming improvement plans

Observe programming offered at Club and provide guidance and feedback to staff based on weekly observationsYOUTH ATTENDANCE & ENROLLMENTManage Club recruitment efforts to meet enrollment expectations for the organization

Ensure average daily attendance goals for the Club are met Encourage participation of all youth in all offered programs at Club Guide Program Leads, Assistant…