Program Director

Description Position: Program Director Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley is looking to hire a full time Program Director for our School Age programs. We are looking for positive, energetic individuals who want to help our Club kids with educational programs focused on the Arts, STEM, Sports, homework assistance, and recreational activities. Reports to : Unit Director Location(s): Fountain Valley, CA Hourly Wage : $25.00 - $28.00/hour Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Purpose: Under the supervision of the Unit Director, the Program Director has the responsibility for supervising personnel, schedule club programs and ensure safety of Club members. In the absence of the Unit Director the Program Director is responsible for the Club. Responsibilities: Ensure environment settings are safe and clean inside and outside for the children, and that classrooms have needed supplies and equipment. Supervise staff and program areas to assure safety and participation in scheduled activities and programs. Accept responsibility for the management and security of the Club facility as assigned by the Unit Director. Attend neighborhood/community meetings relevant to specific core service areas. Supervise, schedule, recruit and retain volunteers. Evaluate programs, outcome objectives and membership statistics as they relate to core program areas and personnel; in conjunction with the Unit Director. Maintain and inventory vending machines. Regularly monitor staff performance and provide coaching and mentoring for performance improvement and development. Provide day-to-day leadership and work with staff to ensure high performance and to promote a positive environment and employee relations. Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and prospective families. Work effectively with all school staff, keep communication open and non-threatening and respond to staff needs for experimentation and growth. Assist Unit Director with planning and obtaining information for monthly staff meetings. Attend seminars and share information with staff. Handle discipline situations with children, as needed. Assist in and plan club fundraisers. Schedule and organize field trips and special events. Purchase supplies, equipment, etc. Work directly in program areas as required, providing breaks and classroom coverage as needed. Be aware of staff absences and arrange for coverage, as well as maintain ratios in each room. Know basic office operations and the ProCare Membership system. Complete other tasks as assigned by the Unit Director Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 2. Outstanding oral and written communications skills. 3. Bilingual capabilities in Spanish or Vietnamese a plus. 4. Willingness to work additional hours for agency projects and events. 5. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude. 6. TB Test, First Aid & CPR Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk consistently throughout their shift. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Acknowledgment: Employment, compensation, and benefits at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley are at will, shall be for no specific duration, and may be changed or terminated. Nothing in this job posting is intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr