Area Director

Position: Area Director

We have 2 positions available. One for Northern Sonoma County (Windsor to Geyserville) and the other for Santa Rosa.

General Purpose

Under the limited supervision of the Vice President of Youth IMPACT, this position leads and is directly accountable for the operations of assigned Clubs. Incumbent is a member of the organization’s Senior Program Leadership Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership

Provide effective Leadership and Direction to Staff and Club Members. Sit as member of Senior Program Leadership Team sharing accountability for success with other Area Directors. Hire, train, supervise, & evaluate all related Directors and program staff. Maintain a supportive, energetic and effective team of middle managers and program support staff.

Program

Design, develop and oversee implementation of all Club programs. Provide academic & enrichment services on site in all core program areas, both those designed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and developed locally. Core Areas include Health & Life Skills; Character & Leadership; Sports, Fitness & Recreation; The Arts and Academic Success. Coordinate Club-wide program design and delivery using a quarterly rotation. Maintain consistent and coordinated programs at all sites. Provide direct service in the absence of the Program Director or when there is a shortage of program Coordinators. Ensure program initiatives continually advance the impact on Club youth.

Planning

Using our IMPACT model, develop annual program plan with tangible, measured goals. Adapt Club programs to meet community needs on a continual basis. Participate in organization-wide planning efforts as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee.

Reporting & Evaluation

Ensure all reporting requirements are met by deadline for each Club location. Report findings to Vice President of Youth IMPACT on an on-going basis. Manage appropriate sections of Club's annual report to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other program-related reporting. Use IMPACT Assessment annually to evaluate Clubs, set and monitor goals.

Finance

Oversee all supply expenditures. Responsible for meeting income goals relating to membership and fees.

Facility

Ensure that sites are clean, safe and attractive and have appropriate documented plans & processes in place.

Marketing

Market Club programs to all potential members and their parents through recruiting events, flyers, and newsletters on a continual basis.

Community Relations

Develop high awareness of Club programs in the community including school principals and teachers, provider committees, and parent associations. Act as primary community liaison with regard to Club services. Maintain excellent relations with primary Club partners.

Safety Officer

Develop and oversee Club safety program, ensuring Club environment is safe for members, staff and volunteers.

Registration

Oversee registration process for all programs. Ensure assigned Clubs meet all attendance goals and that membership guidelines are followed, including that all youth carry their card daily.

Other Duties as assigned