Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford · 1 month ago
Club Director
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
8+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth. The Club Director will manage the club's programs and services, ensuring they align with the organization's goals while fostering a culture of integrity and teamwork.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Establish Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals, mission, and vision
Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities per established standards and goals, utilizing Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s formula for impact
Ensure proper data collection and accurate reporting on program and service delivery and outcomes
Ensure members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s)
Recruit, onboard, manage, and provide career development opportunities for club staff, interns, and volunteers
Conduct ongoing performance evaluations of staff, while coaching and counseling to improve performance and outcomes. Create development plans and goals to assist with continued career growth and advancement
Observe and recommend training and shadowing opportunities for staff to help them advance their skills and future potential
Ensure a productive work environment that encourages positive, effective working relationships and open communications, and is respectful of the gender and cultural diversity of Club staff, volunteers, and members. Take prompt, appropriate action to respond to conflicts between staff members
Ensure a crisis management strategy is in place and up to date and ensure emergency procedures are practiced on a schedule set by Operations
Ensure a healthy, fun, and safe environment by ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained
Demonstrate positive values, and ethical behavior at all times and during all interactions
Attend and actively participate in Club Director meetings and look for opportunities to work across Clubs, share ideas and best practices, and support one another for shared success
Maintain close, daily contact with Club professional staff to ensure alignment with organizational mission and program objectives and standards. Discuss issues, and provide/receive information
Maintain regular contact with members as needed to coach, advise, and counsel
Work with staff and families to deal effectively with young club members including disciplinary issues
Serve as both an advocate and coordinator between the Club and external community partners, schools, parents, and others to develop opportunities for youth, volunteer engagement, curriculum partnerships, and more
Develop and maintain public relations to promote awareness of the Club and stimulate interest in Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford
Stay current on nonprofit and local industry and community trends that may impact the Club and/or our programming
Contribute to operational strategic planning, providing perspective on Club operations, employee development and member needs to support strategic direction
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet member needs and interests
Develop recommendations for improvement of procedures, systems, and programs and share those with the Director of Program Services
Identify opportunities to prioritize and evolve relationships with community partners, organizations, and parents in a way that benefits our youth and the Club as a whole and helps us move toward our desired future state
Be proactive in planning for and communicating hiring needs and departures
Conduct regular staff meetings to share information, encourage two-way communication, and prompt staff to share ideas
Recruit, maintain, and hold monthly community and/or parent council meetings
Develop collaborative partnerships with other Clubs, consultants, and vendors, as well as youth-serving, professional, and/or nonprofit organizations, to maintain professional visibility and credibility within the community
Work with full-time staff to create effective outreach programs to increase membership enrollment
In partnership with Club leadership, build a network of stakeholders and partners who can provide knowledge, skills development, and experiential learning opportunities for members
Oversee and implement all assigned grants pertaining to the Club site
Work with Finance to prepare and implement the annual budget, adjusting as needed throughout the year to control expenditures against the budget
Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the Club’s physical properties and equipment, including the use of facilities by outside groups. Ensure compliance with organization policies
Research, evaluate, and propose new equipment and resources to enhance the Clubhouse
Maintain Clubs’ building including interior and exterior maintenance
Perform other program and organization-related assignments as services and needs change, evolve, and grow
Transport youth in BGCH vehicles as required
Plan and implement special events and initiatives
Facilitate programming as needed
Attend all required training
Other responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent work experience which is two years for every one year of college (8 years)
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability in facilities management
Ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff
Experience recruiting, interviewing, completing performance appraisals, and coaching employees
Excellent communication and writing skills
Flexibility, patience, tolerance, and a willingness to learn new skills
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products
CPR & First Aid certification
PSL endorsement on a valid CT driver's license is required or must be obtained within six months of employment
Ability to travel in and outside of the state for training or program
Must have a strong sense of child safety
Preferred
Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management preferred
Bilingual skills in both English and Spanish a plus
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford began in 1860 as the birthplace of the nationwide Boys & Girls Club movement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sam Gray
President and CEO
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