Unit Director

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains (BGCNP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth across South Dakota. With locations in Brookings, Elkton, Moody County, Yankton, and Vermillion, BGCNP serves as a vital resource for children and teens, providing a safe and inclusive environment to foster growth, learning, and leadership.

The Club focuses on three core areas:
Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles. Through programs such as after-school tutoring and activities promoting physical and emotional well-being, BGCNP equips young people with the tools they need to thrive.

The Unit Director serves as the primary leader and representative of the Boys & Girls Club within their assigned community. This individual is responsible for the overall management, operations, and performance of the local Club site(s), including all Units, extensions, and community impact locations. The Unit Director ensures that daily operations align with organizational goals, policies, and safety standards while fostering a positive and inclusive Club culture.

A key responsibility of the role is to uphold and implement the five key elements of positive youth development in all interactions with youth, staff, and families. The Unit Director oversees program quality, staff supervision, community engagement, and compliance, working closely with parents, administrative leaders, and other stakeholders on matters related to youth behavior, Club events, and operational needs.

This is a smaller-capacity Club site, serving approximately 60-70 children daily, and the Unit Director will manage a team of 3 full-time direct reports as well as 20 part-time employees. While the role is primarily site-based, there is some flexibility to work remotely depending on organizational and community needs. As with all Club staff, the Unit Director is expected to champion and uphold the mission of the Boys & Girls Club.

Base pay range
: $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr. This range is provided by The Batten Group - Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Business Development and Administrative
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations

• Oversee the daily operations and management of multiple Units, Extensions, and Community Impact Sites.
• Ensure smooth facility operations and proactively address youth-related situations and Club-wide management needs.
• Manage snow days and unplanned closures by ensuring appropriate staffing and safe operations.
• Take ownership of unexpected or urgent responsibilities typically handled by the administrative team.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and motivate a team of full-time and part-time staff.
• Conduct performance reviews, develop performance improvement plans, and manage disciplinary actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular check-ins through weekly and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with team members.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and facilitate required Club trainings.
• Ensure all Unit and Extension staff consistently implement the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.
• Promote and model the Club’s core values: excellence, impact-driven work, teamwork, and integrity.

• Monitor and support youth behavior and discipline plans; be actively involved in major guidance and behavior matters.
• Ensure compliance with the Club’s behavior policy, special needs protocols, safety standards, and success plans.
• Regularly assess program effectiveness and member outcomes; adjust programs as needed to meet youth needs.
• Accurately track and report on youth participation in key outcome areas: academic success, character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

• Serve as a key representative of the Club in the community, including radio, television, print, and tours.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school principals, counselors, and other educational stakeholders.
• Cultivate…