Salary:  $40/hr

Requirements:  Teaching Certificate, preferred 

Email cover letter and resume to: jobs@bgcwestal.org

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Directs/manages overall daily operations of the 21st CCLC site within Boys & Girls Club of West Alabama in Hale County, with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations, and membership administration. Promoting safety of members, quality programs, and positive appearance of the Club at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outcomes Management

• Establish, monitor, and evaluate Site programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success that create a 21st CCLC environment that facilitates achievement of strategic outcomes.

• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations.

• Develop and maintain public relations and recruitment efforts to increase the visibility of programs, services, the number of children participating in activities within the 21st CCLC and the community.

• Communicates with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the 21st CCLC.

Resource Management

• Manage annual budgets and control expenditures against budget.

• Monitor and report expenditures in adherence with assigned overall budget.

• Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the 21st CCLC program

Skill Development

• Recruit, manage and provide career development opportunities for site staff and volunteers.

• Develop staff skills in program development and implementation, outcome management, fundraising, membership development, and Board development (as required).

• Conduct meetings to inform staff of changes in programming, to gain input

Additional Responsibilities

• Secures a healthy and safe environment, overseeing the maintenance of Site facilities, equipment and supplies.

• Makes needed purchases or approves purchase requests.

• Work with staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments and/or participate in the implementation of other site activities as necessary.

• Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance and discipline plan.

• Abide by and support the Club mission- to inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential, as caring, productive, and responsible citizens.

• Assume other various duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with 21st CCLC professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, and provide/receive information. Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advice, and counsel. Must be cooperative, friendly, and create a safe and harmonious environment.

• External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members, parents and others to assist in resolving problems, as directed by the 21st CCLC Project Director.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Preferred Educational background is a Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field from an accredited college/university; OR Associate’s degree in a child-related field and 480 hours of experience; OR Montessori credential and 12 semester hours of coursework in a child-relatedfield and 480 hours of experience; OR valid child development associate credential and 12 semester hours of coursework in a child-related field and 480 hours of experience; OR sixty semester hours of education with 12 semester hours of coursework in a child-related field and 720 hours of experience; OR High school diploma/GED and 6 semester hours of coursework in cahild- related field and 2880 hours of experience.

• Demonstrated ability in supervision, facilities management, and recruitment /retention.

• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and managemen. t

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities.

• Possess current certificates in and be able to perform CPR and medical First Aid (or be willing to be certified upon hire).

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and proper automobile insurance

• Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.

• Must be able to participate in physical activities throughout the facility, on the property and/or on field trips.