Athletic Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire, we do more than provide child care—we create safe, supportive spaces where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. With more than 200 dedicated staff across 30 Early Childhood and Out-of-School Time programs, our reach is broad and our impact is meaningful.

We are seeking a Athletic Director to lead and manage after-school and summer camp at our Concord locations. In this role, you will oversee program delivery, ensure high-quality experiences for youth, and support a team committed to making a difference every day.

If you're driven by purpose and want to have a lasting impact on the lives of children as a mentor and leader, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a supportive environment. We also recognize that passion should be matched with strong support—so we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, requiring 35+ hours per week.

Prepare Youth for Success

1.Plans and oversees the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:

• Establishes program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversees the provision of day-to-day gymnasium program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
• Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities (basketball, flag football, floor hockey, etc.) and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

2.Establishes and maintains program goals and settings to ensure the health and safety of members. Ensures that Junior/Senior program staff understands and effectively communicates program standards; that they ensure program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well-lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.

3.Ensures the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

4.Controls program and activity expenditures within the approved budget.

Supervision

5.Allocates and monitors work assigned to program volunteers (coaches) providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identifies and supports training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers.

6.Responsible for ensuring that all BGCCNNH policies and procedures are followed by all employees, volunteers, members, families, and other community members.

7.Oversees proper record keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues. .

8.Develops public relations plan for the athletics department and increases the visibility of Club programs via daily postings and announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, parent emails, etc.

• Two-year degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Preferably a minimum of two years of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization with planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people; 1000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or elementary school.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities.
• Will be required to drive the Club van periodically.
• Must be willing to work late hours. 
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such a record to either the Operations Director or the HR department.
• Occasional travel to other Branch/Site locations for meetings, trainings, etc. will be required.
• Must consult with parents concerning member issues.
• Must have First Aid/CPR Certification.

Please to learn more about our organization.

• This is a hourly, non exempt 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 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.