Executive Club Director (Workforce Readiness Center

Job Description

Join our dynamic team at our newest club location, the Julie & Mike Connors Workforce Readiness Center located in Dreher Park, West Palm Beach. The Executive Club Director (ECD) will lead, manage, direct, and monitor overall daily operations within their stand‑alone club and community. The ideal candidate should have the ability to strategize, train and implement high‑value programs and operational initiatives.

The ECD will ensure that all programming and services at the Center align with Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s mission, organizational goals, and best practices for youth and community development. This position will provide leadership for staff, programs, partnerships, and day‑to‑day center operations, establish performance standards, monitor outcomes, and ensure the Center delivers impactful, inclusive, and responsive services that meet the needs of the entire community.

Additionally, this role will cultivate strong relationships with community partners, families, and stakeholders while promoting membership growth and engagement. A proactive, positive, and solution‑oriented attitude is a must. Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Program Development:

• Assist, plan, execute, and supervise 20-30 diverse Youth Development Programs consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization, as approved by the VP of Impact (VPI).
• Develop and implement a year‑round comprehensive workforce readiness strategy for 200 teens and young adults across Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County that incorporates mornings, nights and weekends
• Help plan and oversee the administration of Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes - programs such as Academic Success, Health & Life Skills, Good Character & Citizenship, College & Career, Wellness & Sports, Cultural Arts and Workforce Development.
• Assist in executing a comprehensive plan to manage 100 internship or career exploration opportunities, 10-15 industry‑recognized certifications, 2 career and trade fairs and 8 guest speaker series .
• Monitor, manage, report program outcomes and performance metrics on a weekly basis with a score card to ensure programs successfully meet established goals and objectives related to post-secondary placement, graduation rates, volunteer hours, and completion of certifications.
• Plan, organize, and conduct programs utilizing community resources for over 300 daily participants.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual Club programming calendar that maps all Club‑based activities by theme and season, including partner‑led programs, special events, and field trips. Coordinate and plan year‑round programming to ensure balanced, engaging, and age‑appropriate opportunities that align with organizational goals and youth development outcomes.
• Evaluate Club experience, activities and program effectiveness through monthly pulse checks, NYOI data, and two annual Program Quality Assessments, and collaborate with the VPI to drive continuous program quality improvement. Create and maintain daily and weekly program schedules aligned with BGCPBC program offerings and goals
• Coordinate and lead a minimum of 3 Club tours per month for community members, partners, school leadership, donors, and prospective supporters, with a goal of conducting at least 36 tours annually to increase community engagement, partnership development, and support for Club programs and services.
• Develop and maintain a strong volunteer‑based support network in the areas of education, sports, cultural arts, college and career readiness, and workforce development. Recruit, train, and engage a minimum of 50 active volunteers annually to support program delivery, mentorship opportunities, special events, and youth enrichment activities. Co‑lead Advisory board meetings and annual fundraising plans.
• Assist with identifying and pursuing 50 funding opportunities, including grants and corporate partnerships, that support workforce readiness initiatives.
• Strategically communicate with and support families to successfully implement the “Everyday Counts” campaign, ensuring K–5 members attend the Club at least 4 days per week…