Site Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. We have an exciting, full-time opportunity for a caring, energetic, and organized individual to oversee programming and daily enrichment activities in Andover, NH. The Site Director is responsible for the overall daily operations of a site with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery. Also supervises and trains staff, handles personnel issues, manages the facility, manages a budget, and manages community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

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 a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies.

• Demonstrates appropriate ethical standards when handling religious or cultural differences with members and their families. 
• Plans and develops, implements, and evaluates overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and members' needs and interests of both Boys and Girls Club and 21st Century.  

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. Develop and increase 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, and

advise/counsel.

1. 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.
2. Maintains a professional relationship with 21st Century staff, part-time employees, and administration.
3. Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.

Management & Administration

1. Evaluate and report 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.

A site director in a school-age program shall be at least 20 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), and have at least one of the following:

(1) 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 in 2022;

(2) A minimum of an associate’s degree in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university;

(3) Certification of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or a public or private elementary school;

(4) A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, from an accredited college plus 1000 hours of experience working with children;

(5) Current certification as an educator by the Department of Education; or

(6) Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours and:

a. Current certification as a para II educator by the Department of Education; or

b. Both of the following:

1. Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other fields of study focused on children, through an accredited college or university and a written plan on file for completion of at least 3 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 6 credits as specified in b.1. shall be on file for review by the department.

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 FirstAdvantage. 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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• Exempt, Salaried 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

  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, or 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.