Unit Director

Title: Unit Director – After School and Summer Day Camp Child Care and Enrichment Program

Education: High School Diploma, some college (with focus on childhood education) preferred

Reports to: Program Director

Work Schedule: School Release – 6pm, hours as scheduled during school breaks, additional hours as required to meet job responsibilities

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Job Summary:

This position is directly responsible to the Program Director for all administrative and programming issues. Responsibilities include: the direct supervision of club members and staff to ensure the overall safety of members at all times. The UD is the daily contact for the assigned BGC site and school personnel. The UD will maintain a positive relationship with parents of members and communicate any concerns. The planning, promoting, coordinating, and implementation of the school site program is completed in cooperation with assigned staff. General maintenance and supervision of the classroom, playfield, and other spaces permitted for use is expected. Conduct program supervision within the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and GEV program policies, procedures, and philosophies.

Responsibility Overview:

• Supervise Club members and provide leadership and guidance to YDP staff members.
• Ensure that staff members facilitate successful implementation of all programs and activities within Club policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and curriculum advisors to ensure quality of academic homework as needed.
• Ensure the posting of daily and weekly schedules are promptly displayed, on both bulletin and white boards.
• Communicate any concerns with parents and keep them updated on new information.
• Employee must always maintain a positive and professional attitude/demeanor while working.
• Keep an open line of communication with principal and school personnel. Check in frequently to ensure seamless care of school site.
• Manage member registration and those not attending on Vision. Conduct daily attendance check in and check out.
• Collect monthly payments by the first day of the month (applicable sites only).
• Follow the Recruitment and Retention Policy to recruit new members.
• Communicate all information at a weekly meeting with staff.
• Attend Unit Director meetings once a week.
• Requisition of equipment and supplies as needed. Maintain inventory and control of all equipment and supplies related to the program.
• Immediately report safety hazards and concerns to Program Directors.
• Prepare Accident, Incident, and Program Reports as needed.
• Conduct NYOI surveys and create a plan for implementation of findings.
• Collect principal, teacher, and parent surveys at year end.
• Maintain a general knowledge of Boys & Girls Club philosophy. Be knowledgeable and aware of activities, calendars, and special events of the Club.
• May be required to work outside scheduled hours and some weekends.
• May be required to drive Club vehicle as needed (regular passenger van).