Director of Programs at Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Inc

Description

Job Title: Director of Programs 

Hours: 40 hours per week; Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: President/CEO

The primary function of the Director of Programs is to oversee the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation organization-wide non-licensed programs. This can include youth/teen and/or adult seasonal sports leagues, intramural leagues, sports, fitness, and recreation activities/clinics, and aquatics programs, clinics, and teams. As part of the evaluation role, the Director of Programs will also oversee the systems and processes to track membership activity; who and how the Club is serving the community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership 

• Provides leadership and direction in the management of non-licensed programs. Attends and participates in planning committee meetings as assigned and keeps Club staff and administration advised of issues. 
• Maintain existing program offerings and develop new opportunities to serve our community. 
• Ensures an environment that facilitates achievement of LBGC priority outcomes, with overall responsibility for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of properties and equipment ensuring quality in programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to staff and volunteers. 
• Report writing for program analysis and grant preparation and reporting.
• Strong attention to deadlines and maintaining multiple tasks within the athletics and healthy lifestyles programs. 
• Negotiate, prepare, execute, manage and review all outside rental contracts. 
• Create and maintain electronic reports, databases and lists as requested. 

Strategic Planning 

• Development of annual program objectives. 
• Maintain and develop summary and calendar for all non-licensed programs. 
• Conducts program evaluations and annual written analysis of member needs and interests. Compiles statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
• Planning, organizing, and implementing a range of program services and activities for community members and other youth served. 
• Support Department Managers in initiating new programs with the approval of the CEO. Partner and communicate with community partners on special programs and initiatives.
• Promote and stimulate program participation. 

Prepare Members for Success

• Ensure Club programs prepare members for success, promoting safety of members and quality in programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members. 
• Promote Health and Safety 
• Maintain an inventory of all program equipment and supplies paying close attention to good repair. Recommend requisitions as necessary.
• Liaise with building manager to coordinate routine maintenance and needed repairs.
• Oversee maintenance and cleanup for offsite Club activities; Club sponsored events, rentals, etc. 
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations; fire protection systems, OSHA Process. 

Supervision 

• Recruit, train and manage assigned volunteers and staff, provide ongoing feedback and identify and support development opportunities.
• Register new Club members and collect information pertinent for counting all non-member youth identifiable as "Other Youth Served."

Resource Management 

• Support the development of the athletic/fitness, membership and aquatics section of the annual budget, making recommendations for expenditures to purchase supplies and equipment. 
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost. 
• Oversee scheduling of athletic areas and equipment for Club purposes. Coordinate on outside rental requests.
• Conduct and attend all required staff meetings.

Requirements

BACKGROUND SCREENING:

· Must submit to and pass EEC background check

Certifications: 

· First Aid/CPR required.

· Certified Pool Operator is preferred, not required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Sports Management or related field preferred, but not required. • 3+ years in operations management required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Project management experience.

· Good knowledge of regulations and laws.

· Multitasking abilities.

· Computer literacy.

· Good problem-solving skills.

· Be highly organized.

· Good negotiating skills.

Working Conditions:  

Fast paced work environment; flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing business demands. General office conditions is the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug and alcohol free workplace.

Physical Demands:

· The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity. 

· This position requires extended talking, listening, and sitting, walking, and standing; regularly lifting up to 50 pounds. 

· Occasional operation of personal motor vehicle may be needed to carry out job duties for this position.