Area Director

Title:

Area Director Performance Profile Source:

Management professional

Department:

Operations, Administration Reports to: Director of Operations FLSA status:

Exempt Primary Function:

Directs and manages overall daily operations at multiple Clubs with the primary concern for comprehensive, outcome- driven program and service delivery, supervision and training of staff (direct and indirect reports), facilities management, community relations, and membership administration. Advises and assists program directors in the areas of volunteer recruitment and management, facility management, personnel issues, budget development, and program development. As well as ensuring that all sites are following all Vermont after-school licensing regulations. Key Roles (Essential job responsibilities): Leadership Provide leadership and director to program directors in the management of their clubs. Attends and participates in staff meetings and keeps clubs advised of issues. Ensure an environment that facilitates achievement of youth development outcomes, with overall responsibility for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of properties and equipment; Strategic Planning Ensures the development and implementation of a strategic planning process for overall unit programs, including the development of annual program objectives. Ensures quality improvement of programs by conducting program evaluations and annual written analysis of members and needs and interests. Complies monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation. Resource Development Manage financial resources, participating in the development of site budgets. Control expenditures against budget, making recommendations for expenditures to purchase supplies and equipment. Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place, overseeing the maintenance and operation of the physical properties and equipment of the club, including use of facilities by outside groups. Recruit, select, manage and provide career development opportunities for club staff and volunteers. Conduct and attend regular staff meetings. Partnership development Develop collaborative partnerships with public, civic groups and social agencies within the community. Represents the organization and interprets its objectives, standards and programs. Marketing and public relations Develops and maintains public relations, promoting and stimulating membership within the club. Coordinates all publicity for programs and services within the club and the community.

Relationships:

Internal:

Maintains close, daily contact with club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/ receive information. Maintains contact with program directors. Has contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

External:

Maintains contact with external community groups, school, members parents and others to assist in resolving problems and publicize club.

Skills Knowledge Required:

Associates degree is required, Bachelors preferred. Minimum three years' work experience in a boys and girls club or similar organization Through knowledge of recreation and youth development theory Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff Ability to deal effectively with members discipline problems Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management. Skills in fund- raising events Demonstrated leadership skills Physical requirement/ Work environment: Frequent walking, cleaning, and standing of long periods of time. The ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, stop and crouch, reach for and handle items.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Pay:

From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off

Work Location:

In person