Gary - Program Director

Full- Time Salaried Position

The Program Director is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of outcome driven programs, special events, summer day camps and after-school programs. Responsibilities include attaining membership goals by maximizing the members experience through the oversight of program delivery. The Program Director develops, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates mission based programs and services as well as part-time program staff.

Location: 2700 W. 19th Ave., Gary, IN 46404

Typical Hours: 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, occasional morning, weekends, and evenings required for programming and field trips

Full Time Salaried

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, implement and maintain the administration of a broad range of Club programs and activities in the areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
• Create and sustain program procedures and guidelines as well as high quality standards of practice.
• Oversee the delivery of day-to-day programming in accordance with established criteria and goals.
• Provide guidance and discipline to members while also encouraging members to participate in a variety of programs and activities.
• Ensure program staff understand and effectively communicate program standards as well as keeping program areas safe and healthy for members.
• Ensure program evaluations address desired outcomes, are conducted on a regular basis and the data is analyzed to drive program effectiveness.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and follow up on all incident/accident reports.
• Control Club program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
• Monitor and direct work assignments of program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
• Engage in community outreach to promote programs and services to increase visibility with partner agencies and potential donors.
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and other organizations with like missions.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.