Vice President - Traditional Clubs & Athletics

Vice President Of Traditional Clubs & Athletics For nearly 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has provided safe, supportive spaces for youth outside of school hours. We focus on serving neighborhoods with the greatest needs, ensuring equitable access to life?enhancing programs centered on academics, health, leadership, and belonging. Our mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. The Vice President of Traditional Clubs & Athletics serves as a key executive leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of all non-licensed Club programs serving youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. This role oversees multiple traditional Club sites, the full athletics portfolio (including expansion sports), and all programming delivered through the Hidden Valley Sports Complex, under the Athletic Director and team. This leader strengthens program quality, drives measurable outcomes, ensures safe and inclusive environments, and guarantees that every Club and athletic program delivers an exceptional experience aligned with the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue. Responsibilities Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for Traditional Clubs and Athletics that elevates program quality, participation, and impact. Lead a large, diverse team of Club directors, program managers, and athletic staff with a focus on coaching, accountability, and professional growth. Partner with the COO and executive team to align programs with organizational goals, community needs, and funding priorities. Build a strong organizational culture rooted in safety, equity, and best practices in youth development. Support staff retention and leadership development across the organization. Oversee daily operations of all traditional Club sites, ensuring safe, inclusive, mission-aligned environments for youth. Ensure consistent program delivery, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with performance metrics across all locations. Strengthen systems for staff training, youth engagement, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with licensed program leadership to ensure alignment and shared operational standards. Maintain strong safety practices, emergency preparedness, and risk?management protocols. Provide executive leadership for all athletic programs, including expansion of sports, leagues, camps, and tournaments. Supervise the Athletic Director and the Hidden Valley Sports Complex team to ensure high-quality sports experiences and operational efficiency. Expand athletic offerings based on community demand, equity goals, and organizational capacity. Ensure compliance with youth sports safety standards, facility requirements, and risk?management practices. Implement data-driven approaches to evaluate program outcomes, youth satisfaction, and operational performance. Lead quality improvement initiatives across Clubs and athletics to ensure consistent excellence. Utilize BGCA tools, NYOI data, and continuous quality improvement frameworks to strengthen impact. Foster innovation in youth development, sports programming, and teen engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organizations, sports leagues, and local government. Represent the organization at community forums, youth development networks, and athletic associations. Oversee budgets for Traditional Clubs and Athletics, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. Support fundraising efforts by providing program insights, participating in donor engagement, and identifying opportunities for grants or sponsorships. Qualifications 710 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in youth development, education, recreation, athletics administration, or nonprofit operations. Demonstrated success overseeing multi?site operations and leading large, diverse teams that include directors, managers, and frontline program staff. Strong background in program quality improvement, data?driven decision making, and implementing systems that elevate consistency, safety, and impact. Experience overseeing athletic programs, sports leagues, or recreation facilities preferred; familiarity with youth sports safety standards is a plus. Proven ability to manage complex operational budgets, align resources with program priorities, and steward organizational assets responsibly. Exceptional communication, strategic planning, and relationship?building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive youth development, with experience serving diverse communities. Knowledge of youth safety practices, risk management, emergency preparedness, or trauma?informed approaches preferred. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a related field (education, public administration, nonprofit management, recreation, etc.) preferred. Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Club sites, athletic facilities, and community locations. This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Clubs of America