Unit Director of Auburn/Lewiston

Job Description

Job Description

Overview of the role

The Unit Director is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Boys & Girls Club unit, ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for young people. This role involves program planning and development, staff supervision, community engagement, and collaboration with stakeholders to fulfill the mission of the Boys & Girls Club. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Who you are:

• On your resume . You have a degree and/or 3-5+ years of experience in youth development, operations, and/or social-recreation.
• Patient and kind . You really enjoy working with everyone. You have great people skills.
• Self-Directed. You are well-organized, can multi-task and you work well with limited supervision, bringing focus, follow-through, and attention to detail to everything you do.
• A team member and collaborator. You believe in thoughtful collaboration and partnerships and thrive on building strong relationships with your team, community, and people around you.
• You communicate and work effectively , both in writing and conversation.
• You want to make a difference in the lives of our amazing youth . You come to the Club with a purpose and drive that you share with those around you. You become energized being around kids and like-minded people. You set a positive example that our youth and team can look up to.
• Teachable/Curious. You are devoted to ongoing professional development and learning through constructive conversation and meeting of the minds.
• You bring positive energy to the organization and understand that there is a balance between work tasks and having a good time.
• You are able to work M-F during out of school hours, some nights, and some weekends .
• You are 21 years or olde r and possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record

What You’ll Do ( Core Responsibilities):

Program Implementation

• Design and deliver age-appropriate programming in our key impact areas of Art, Leadership, Academics and Health & Wellness in collaboration with Senior Director of Program Management.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through program evaluations & quality metric analysis; adjusting as needed.
• Ensure diverse youth development programming is delivered effectively and safely to all areas of the club (Gym, Games Room, Learning Center, Pool, etc.).
• Communicate with full-time and part-time program staff and volunteers to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities when delivering high quality programming.

Member Engagement

• Collaborate with school district and youth-serving organizations to grow membership, daily attendance, and member retention metrics.
• Build positive relationships with members, encourage participation, and foster a sense of belonging within the club community.
• Monitor member behavior and interactions, implementing appropriate trauma-informed behavior strategies to promote positive conduct and conflict resolution.
• Organize and manage group dynamics, adapting activities and programming to accommodate diverse interests and abilities of our members.

Supervision & Safety

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment through BGCS safety standards and facility management.
• Communicate transportation, safety, and maintenance requests as needed.
• Provide supervision and support to our team and members during program activities.
• Ensure a safe environment for all members by enforcing club safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety standards around member safety in areas of first aid, field trips, and transportation.
• Oversee operations for both the Auburn and Lewiston clubhouses; coordinating with or as the POC for inspections, repairs, and other city services.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to support the organization’s mission and functional needs.
• Work closely with your Program team and Senior Director of Program Management to enhance program offerings and ensure a comprehensive approach to youth development.
• Conduct and attend weekly and/or monthly staff meetings, communicate schedules, organizational changes, upcoming events, behavior management tools, etc.
• Develop professional relationships with parents, community leaders and other outside organizations and promote clubhouse programs and special events.
• May be required to move to different areas of the club to cover call outs, special programs or other clubhouse events.
• Flexible and willing to contribute, when necessary, on projects outside of own department 

Admin/Operations Duties

• Work with HR to recruit, hire, and orient new staff, and provide ongoing training and supervision to all direct reports.
• Assist in tracking program metrics for grant related reports, including attendance and participation; review accuracy of reporting metrics based on grant requirements.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly and/or monthly staff schedules. Include program schedules using club areas (gym, games rm, art/stem) and rotation positions.
• Oversee regular maintenance of property grounds including snow removal, mowing, and upkeep of outside play areas.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, communication platforms, project management tools, and database systems.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical demands of this position are limited as, as such, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.  

• Must be able to lift, carry, reach, bend, push or pull up to 20 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse facility and lead members to safety in an emergency
• May be required to stand for at least 4 hours per day
• Must be able to sit and engage in prolonged computer use of at least 4 hours per day
• Ability to drive 12–15-person passenger van

Compensation and benefits:

• Full Time, (40hrs) Exempt
• Monday – Friday 11a-7p Some evening and weekend availability may be required.
• 12 Paid Holidays & earned PTO
• Health Insurance benefits upon completion of eligibility requirements
• 401k with company match upon completion of eligibility requirements
• Employers paid ancillary benefits including life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance

For more information: Unit Director of Auburn/Lewiston