Site Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH).

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative early childhood education program while also leading a dedicated after-school program in its own designated space. The after-school program will serve a small group of up to 15 children.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a mission-driven team, make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, and grow professionally within a supportive and dynamic environment. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to help shape positive outcomes for children in our community.

This position also requires supporting the early childhood program during morning hours, providing a unique opportunity to work with children across multiple age groups and contribute to a comprehensive learning environment.

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

1. Participates in the grant application process providing ideas for funding programs and other services.
2. Assists with fundraising events and initiatives.
3. Develops and increases 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

1. 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.
2. 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

1. Evaluates and reports on the site programs and progress once a month.
2. Leads recruitment, retention, and public outreach efforts for partners, volunteers, members, and parents.
3. Reports on grants as needed.
4. Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club.
5. Effectively manages a budget; controls expenditures against budget.
6. Compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.
7. Recruits, manages, and provides career development opportunities for site staff and volunteers. Conducts regular staff meetings.

The 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 Paraeducator 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 First Advantage. 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.

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• Full time, hourly 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

  Excellent 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, nor 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.

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.