Site Director - Weare

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint.Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to support our team at the Boys Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.

If you're looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further.We have an exciting, full-time opportunity for a creative, energetic, and organized individual to oversee programming and daily enrichment activities for children at a site in Weare, NH. The Site Director is responsible for the overall daily operations of a site with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery. Also supervises and trains staff, handles personnel issues, manages the facility, manages a budget, and manages community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

Duties

Leadership

1. Establishes Site programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and create an outcome-driven Club experience.

2.Promotes and stimulates program participation; registers new members and participates in their club orientation process; - provides guidance and role modeling to members.

3. Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.

4.Ensures a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Resource Development

5.Participates in the grant application process providing ideas for funding programs and other services.

6.Assists with fundraising events and initiatives.

7.Develop and increase the visibility of the Club programs through daily schedule posting, event announcements, and dissemination of information through advertising, flyers, and press releases.

Relationships / Partnership Development / Public Relations

8. Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisors to receive / provide information discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines / instructions ; instruct, advise / counsel.

9. Maintains professional contact with community members, community leaders and organizations, Club parents, and others to assist in resolving situations and in order to develop and maintain partnerships. Develops and maintains public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.

Management Administration

11.Evaluate and report on the Site programs and progress once a month.

12.Leads recruitment, retention, and public outreach efforts for partners, volunteers, members, and parents.

13.Reports on grants as needed.

14.Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club.

15.Effectively manages a budget; controls expenditures against budget.

16.Compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.

17.Recruits, manages and provides career development opportunities for site staff and volunteers. Conducts regular staff meetings.

Requirements

Site Directors in a school-age program must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and have at least one of the following qualifications :

1. A minimum of an associate's degree in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university; or

2. Certificate of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1,000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or elementary school; or

3. A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, from a regionally accredited college, plus 1,000 hours of experience working with children; or

4. Current certification as an educator by the New Hampshire Department of Education; or

5. Experience working with children totaling 2,000 hours and the following : a. Current certification as a Para-educator II by the New Hampshire Department of Education; or b. Both of the following : 1. Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least three credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children through a regionally accredited college or university and a written plan on file for completion of at least three additional credits as specified; and 2. Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a site director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least six credits as specified in (b)(1) shall be on file for review by the department; or

6. Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a site director in a school-age program on or before the effective date of these rules.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS :

• All of the candidates who are offered a job with the Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note : The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

For additional information about our organization please visit www.nhyouth.org.

Benefits

Exempt, salaried position.

We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include :

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement (403B) Contribution

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Discount

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

About Us

The Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.