Program Director

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Lummi, WA

Reports To: Unit Director

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Job Summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) is a non-profit organization providing young people ages five (5) to eighteen (18) with a safe and positive place to spend their time before and after school and during the summer. Clubs are strategically located in neighborhoods and are accessible to all kids.

Under the direction of the Unit Director, the Program Director plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates quality programs and activities that enhance the personal growth and development of club members. The Program Director works to maintain a safe, fun, and quality environment while implementing BGCSC Cultural DNA in all activities and daily tasks. The Program Director supports Youth Development Professional staff in their daily tasks. They will work with youth and create an environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills. On occasion, the Program Director will assist the Unit Director in supervising Youth Development Professionals and other daily tasks when needed.

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Job Duties

• Plan and implement activities that give all members a sense of belonging

• Manages all program supplies and equipment

• Creates a program schedule and organizes daily activities for club members

• Involved in the daily planning and implementation of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish Counties mission to promote a safe, inclusive, fun, and educational environment

• Establishes a program setting that ensures the safety and well-being of members

• Contributes to the overall club culture for youth development

• Plans programs and activities consistent with the organization's youth development mission

• Provides behavior support to members using social emotional learning (SCL) and trauma-informed care practices

• Promotes and markets programs to members to increase membership and daily attendance

• Manages Formula for Impact process to ensure priority outcomes: academic success, good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyle

• Assist Unit Director in BGCSC and BGCA documentation including: My Club Hub, National Youth Outcomes Initiative, Safety Assessment, Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and grant tracking

• Assists Unit Director and/or Childcare Director in meeting WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensing requirements

• Assists in management of YDPs when directed, supporting their workplace success

• Engages in physical activities such as sports, S.T.E.M, and arts and crafts

• Supervises the children independently in regulation of DCYF and Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) standards

• Prepares snacks for members while practicing food safety

• Work with a variety of youth from various backgrounds

• Ensure youth are safe and engaged in activities, this includes all safety requirements for Boys & Girls Club such as the BGCSC Policies for Protection of the Youth

• Create positive and supportive relationship with youth

• Actively practice and participate BGCSC Cultural DNA

• Maintains organization and cleanliness of club, including but not limited to, all activity spaces, washing dishes, taking out trash, and organization of children’s belongings

• Ability to drive club van and transport club kids when needed

• Support Youth Development Professionals in daily tasks and job duties

• Maintain proper upkeep of equipment and supplies

• Assists the UD in ensuring all staff maintain required training and professional development requirements, including timely completion of documentation

• Acts as Unit Director’s delegate as required

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Job Qualifications

• Ability to remain positive and organized in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to incorporate organizational values fun, respect, integrity, community, and acceptance into all practices

• Prior experience working with youth

• Prior experience planning activities and daily schedules for youth

• Flexibility to work different hours based on seasonal operational needs

• Ability to pass a drug test upon hire

• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with BGCSC standards and meet all state licensing requirements

• Ability to walk or stand constantly with or without reasonable accommodation

• Twenty-three (23) years of age or older with a clean for insurance purposes preferred

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

• Youth development experience preferred

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, including use of hands and fingers, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to use fine motor movements with or without reasonable accommodation

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Benefits Offered to BGCSC Employees

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Full-time employees)

• Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability insurance (Full-time employees)

• Employee-paid supplemental life and AD&D insurance coverage options for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children (Full-time employees)

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Plan benefits (Full-time employees)

• Paid Holidays (Full-time employees)

• Paid Vacation (Full-time employees)

• Paid Sick Leave (Full-time and part-time employees)

• Employee Discount Plan (Full-time employees)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County membership for eligible dependents aged 5-12. (Full-time and part-time employees)

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Disclaimer:

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.