Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Keller, WA

Reports To: Unit Director

Job Summary: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (BGCSC) is a non-profit organization providing young people ages five (5) to eighteen (18) with a safe and positive place to spend their time before and after school and during the summer. Clubs are strategically located in neighborhoods and are accessible to all kids.

Come join a wonderful team of people on a mission to make a difference in our community and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Under the direction of the Unit Director, the Program Director plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates programs and activities that enhance the personal growth and development of club members. The Program Director works to maintain a safe, fun, and quality environment while implementing BGCSC Cultural DNA in all activities and daily tasks. The Program Director supports Youth Development Professional staff in their daily tasks. They will work with youth and create an environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills. On occasion, the Program Director will assist the Unit Director in supervising Youth Development Professionals and other daily tasks when needed.

Job Duties:

• Plan and integrate activities that give all youth a sense of belonging
• Manages all program supplies and equipment
• Creates a program schedule and organizes daily activities for club members
• Involved in the daily planning and implementation of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish Counties mission to promote a safe, inclusive, fun, and educational environment
• Establishes a program setting that ensures the health and safety of members
• Contributes to the creation of the overall club climate for youth development
• Plans programs and activities consistent with the organization's youth development mission
• Provides behavioral guidance to members using trauma-informed care practices
• Promotes and markets programs to members to increase membership and daily attendance
• Manages Formula for Impact process to ensure priority outcomes: academic success, good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyle.
• Assist Unit Director in BGCSC and BGA documentation including: My Club Hub, National Youth Outcomes Initiative, and grant tracking
• Assists Unit Director or Childcare Director in meeting WA State childcare licensing requirements
• Assists in management of YDPs when directed, supporting their workplace success
• Engages in physical activities such as sports, S.T.E.M, and arts and crafts
• Supervises the children independently in regulation of WA state law and Boys and Girls Club of America standard
• Prepares snacks for children using various kitchen tools while practicing food safety
• Work with a wide variety of youth
• Ensure youth are safe and engaged in activities, this includes all safety requirements for Boys and Girls Club such as the 10 BGCSC Policies for Protection of the Youth
• Create positive and supportive relationship with youth
• Actively practice and participate BGCSC Cultural DNA guidelines while supporting an environment that promotes Cultural DNA in all club staff
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of club, including but not limited to, all activity spaces, washing dishes, taking out trash, and organization of children’s belongings
• Ability to drive club van and transport club kids when needed
• Support Youth Development Professionals in daily tasks and job duties
• Reliable attendance so scheduling is accurate and in compliance with child-to-staff ratios in regards to WA State law and BGA standards
• Maintain proper upkeep of equipment and supplies
• Acts as Unit Director’s delegate as required

Job Qualifications:

• Twenty-three (23) years of age or older with a clean for insurance purposes
• Ability to remain positive and organized in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to incorporate organizational values fun, respect, integrity, community, and acceptance into all practices
• Prior experience working with youth or a background in early childhood education
• Prior experience planning activities for youth
• Prior experience creating schedules
• Flexibility to work different hours based on seasonal operational needs
• Ability to pass a drug test upon hire
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with BGCSC standards upon hire
• Ability to walk or stand constantly with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to use fine motor movements with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits Offered to BGCSC Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Full-time employees)
• Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability insurance (Full-time employees)
• Employee-paid supplemental life and AD&D insurance coverage options for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children (Full-time employees)
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Plan benefits (Full-time employees)
• Paid Holidays (Full-time employees)
• Paid Vacation (Full-time employees)
• Paid Sick Leave (Full-time and part-time employees)
• Employee Discount Plan (Full-time employees)
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County membership for eligible dependents aged 5-12. (Full-time and part-time employees)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Employment decisions at Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.