Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County - School Based Site Club Director - Truscott Elementary Club en Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County

For more than 30 years, BGCLC has served the youth in Larimer County. The BGCLC centers are a place for kids to laugh, learn, grow and belong. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The BGCLC does this by providing spaces around Larimer County for youth to go to before and after school, here children can participate in numerous activities that encourage them to plan for the future, demonstrate good character, and lead healthy lifestyles.

BGCLC is looking for a passionate, fun-loving, energetic individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive before and after-school experience for youth in Loveland, CO.

As a Club Director you will:

• Always ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of Club members.
• Establish program objectives consistent with the 5 key elements for positive youth development: fun, safe and positive environment, recognition, supportive relationships, opportunities, and expectations.
• Provide guidance and act as a role model/mentor to assure conduct, safety, and development of all members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school personnel.
• Participate in regular program meetings, staff meetings, and training.
• Help maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment.
• Maintain close professional daily contact with all staff members, supervisors, and volunteers.
• Adhere to all BGCLC policies and procedures.

Programming & Club Experience

• Supervise overall Club operations, ensuring the health and safety of all members, volunteers, parents, and staff.
• Ensure that safety protocols are always implemented in every program space.
• Lead and instruct staff members to host special Club events, family nights, educational events, etc.
• Strategically plan programs that enhance program quality
• Review and approve all program plans and schedules.
• Participate in program evaluations and assessments.
• Be aware of BGCA incentives and programs, implement into daily Club programming as applicable.
• Establish strong and professional relationships with families and youth.
• Create member behavior and safety plans as needed.
• Serve as a primary contact person for all Club parents.
• Assist with food service in the Club, following all Food Bank/Health Dept. safe food handling protocols.

Full Day Programs

• Schedule regular meetings with Club Director I staff for full-day programs.
• Consult with other Club locations to determine expected attendance numbers.
• Manage the registration rosters for consolidated summer sites.
• Coordinate the planning of school out day programs/activities.
• Coordinate staff schedules with consolidating BGCLC sites.
• Consults and educates staff about youth with safety or success plans
• Ensure Clubs are in licensing compliance when consolidating youth from other Clubs. (ie, staffing ratios, staff qualifications, etc.)
• Ensure meals/snacks are provided (Licensed School Age locations).

Administrative Duties

• Oversee the Club's administrative functions, i.e. membership enrollment for assigned schools, data collection, program attendance, etc.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork and training is completed for all new employees and volunteers.
• Complete regular audits of member tracking systems. Assist with annual reports.
• Attend and assist with organizational-wide staff meetings and trainings.

Community Outreach

• Regularly meet with local school principals and support staff.
• Represent BGCLC at community events when needed, i.e., local parades, open houses, school events, community fairs, etc.
• Participate in youth committees and/or coalitions.
• Attend BGCLC fundraising events as needed.
• Attend other community events and meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within your designated school.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Oversee one to two staff members within the Club site.
• Manage and provide career development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Organize regular scheduled meetings with staff members and volunteers.
• Ensure that effective and transparent communication occurs within the Club.
• Ensure that reviews and coaching occur on a consistent and timely basis with all program staff.
• Lead strategic change in efforts to make improvements on the Club experience for Club Members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Summer/School Day out programs at another Club location.
• May implement and oversee other unit activities or special programs/events, as necessary.
• May be required to drive Club vehicle. Must have valid, active and current license.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

The program director must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and must have

completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas:
   1. (1) Child Development
   2. (2) Psychology
   3. (3) Early Childhood Education
   4. (4) Early Childhood Special Education
   5. (5) Elementary Education
   6. (6) Elementary Special Education
   7. (7) Family and Human Development
   8. (8) Family Studies
   9. (9) Special Education
   10. (10) Outdoor Education
   11. (11) Recreation
   12. (12) Human Services
2. An associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or
3. Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours)) of, experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual and one of the following qualifications:
   1. Completion of six (6) semester hours, from a regionally accredited college or university; or Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine months in the director position.
4. A current early childhood professional credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple projects, people and in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to mentor and grow staff.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage youth behaviors.
• Ability to communicate and foster relationships with parents and community members.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Candidates must be able to pass criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly recommended.
  

Supervisory Expectations:

• Directly supervises one or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Independence of Action:

• Results are defined, and existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods and carry out work activities independently; the supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer