Boys & Girls Club Wattles Club Director
Position Title: Club Director
Location: Wattles/Clegg Club - 9330 SE Harold St, Portland, OR 97266
Classification: Non-exempt
Reports to: Sr Director of Clubhouses
Wage: $24/hourly
Schedule: M-F 10:30am - 7pm
About our Organization:
BGCP’S mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to discover their full potential as caring, engaged, responsible community members. BGCP’s top priorities are to ensure an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment with an uncompromised commitment to safety. We seek individuals who are dedicated to supporting extraordinary experiences for youth, are exceptional team members, have an investment in our surrounding communities, and are hungry for ongoing personal growth and professional development.
About the Position:
Club Directors are required to manage complex situations and execute high-level administrative projects with limited supervision in a professional and timely manner. Creative problem solving, a commitment to success with limited resources, and the ability to effectively lead multi-layer teams are crucial skills needed for this position. Club Directors are responsible for building operations, stewarding local community and partnership relationships, implementing the strategic direction of the organization at the local Club, and managing Club budgets and member registration, to achieve the organizational mission and financial goals. Club Directors will manage and help develop a strong multi-level Club team to ensure high-quality activities, programs, and services are being offered in line with program strategies and goals. Club Directors should be passionate about the BGCP mission and executing organizational strategies to ensure a high-quality Club experience for members, families, partners, staff, and community members.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account (FSA)
100% company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability and accidental death & dismemberment.
Eligible for up to 120 hours of (PTO) per year.
11 Company-paid holidays
Retirement plans with employer match
Position Responsibilities:
Manage the daily operations of their Clubhouse and is accountable for adherence to safety protocols, organization policies and procedures, and the delivery of a high-quality Club experience
Direct supervision of Program Manager, Youth and Family Service Manager, Café staff, and Front Desk staff. Indirect supervision of Program Coordinators
Create and execute an annual Club plan working with their Senior Director and Administrative staff to meet the needs of the community and the organization
Attends weekly organizational leadership team meetings to include Club Directors, Senior Directors, and the Administrative team
Ensure Club leadership provides supervision and guidance to Club staff, members, and volunteers in the manner outlined by the organization
Oversee the proper and timely collection of data within the Club and successfully complete reports as necessary
Complete evaluative measures within the Club and utilize the information to create and implement strategy that enhances the Club and community experience (ie NYOI, YPQA, TICA)
Meet Club data and strategic goals and manage Club specific budgets
Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Development team to ensure a diverse portfolio of media and recognition opportunities for Club
Create a safe and functional environment in partnership with the VP of Operations and Facilities Team.
Help create a safe, collaborative and accountable work environment, in partnership with Senior Directors, through weekly staff meetings, individual check-ins, professional development, and staff training.
Work in collaboration with the Senior Director and applicable VPs to set up and attend Community based events and partnership meetings.
Ensure that program-based requirements are being met.
Oversee the successful collection of payments from families
Regularly meet with local community leaders to drive forward organization initiatives and provide responsive leadership to the community & Club team (including schools, businesses, government entities, and partners), in partnership with the Senior Director and VP of Programs.
Manage large scale collaborative initiatives and events within the Club
Represent BGCP within the community acting as a role model for the organizational mission and values
Collaborate with campus, community, or Cub partners, emphasis on stewardship and recognition of partners role in supporting our mission and strategic goals as an organization.
Represent the organization at community and fundraising meetings and functions
Work collaboratively with all Clubs and departments within the organization to meet BGCP goals
Possess a strong understanding and adhere to organizational policies and procedures as laid out in the employee and safety handbook.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or required for the good of the organization and community.
Position Requirements:
Proven leadership skills in mentoring and inspiring staff to achieve personal and professional goals
An inclusive leader with a strong commitment to equity
A proven teacher with the skills to mentor staff, empowering them to lead and apply sound, creative problem-solving techniques
Proven skills in responsible, effective administrative duties management
Ability to implement and manage systems, processes, and procedures
Experience with, or understanding of communities in which BGCP operates and the specific barriers and challenges faced within the community we serve
Demonstrated cultural competencies and proficiency by effectively communicating and collaborating with persons from various cultural backgrounds, ethnic groups, and races
Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of positive relationship building among all stakeholder groups
Four-year degree in related field from an accredited college or university preferred
A minimum of three years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people
At Boys & Girls Club of Portland, we also seek candidates with:
A strong commitment to improving equity and accessibility in youth development
A commitment to anti-racist approaches to our work
Diverse life experiences
An openness to learning, and giving/receiving feedback with colleagues
Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached.
Working Conditions:
(a)Travel up to 0-20% based on position.
(b)Physical/Sensory Demands: Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.
(b.1.) occasional lifting (30 pounds), carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant reaching, handling, speaking, writing, hearing, and fine finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, and sitting, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. High volume of work and strict adherence to workload may be stressful.
(c) Special Provisions: Occasional work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends and evenings required.
Qualified applicants only.
References will be checked at the end of the interview process.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.