Unit Director - Las Vegas, NM

Title : Unit Director

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Performance Profile Source : Management Professional

Department : Operations

Reports to : Area Director

The Unit Director reports to the Area Director and works very closely with the administration of the school district.

Under limited supervision, the Unit Director leads, manages, directs and monitors overall daily operations of a club with primary concern for program and services delivery / outcomes.

Responsible for supervising, evaluating, retaining, training, and developing staff. Maintains targeted membership and attendance while utilizing volunteers as necessary.

The Unit Director works hand-in-hand with the school district and is responsible for building relationships with school staff and engaging with families and community residents.

The Unit Director is responsible for maintaining an active ECECD license and ensuring all ECECD policies and procedures are met.

The Unit Director is responsible for all Boys & Girls Club programming and staff that works for the Boys & Girls Clubs on site.

In addition, directs / manages overall daily operations of the Club with primary concern for program and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college preferred.
• A minimum of 3 year’s work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization at a professional level where knowledge, experience and competency in the above key roles was required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct club operations. Ability to recruit, supervise, train, and retain key employees.

Be able to work with and develop community support of club operations and programs.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Driving club vehicles required must have a clean driving record, be 21 years of age or older, and have a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership

• Establish programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Create and foster a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.

Strategic Planning

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate overall programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests.

Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.

Plan, develop, and implement recruitment strategies to increase and maintain average daily attendance goals as well as ECECD contract goals.

Resource Management

Plans and provides career development opportunities for program staff and volunteers.

Partnership Development

Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations.

RELATIONSHIPS : Internal :

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.

Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

External :

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

Club Management & Development

• Determines staffing levels and hours that best support effective club operations and program delivery. Develops agenda for and conducts regular staff meetings.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to full and part-time professionals and volunteers and recognizes accomplishments.
• Develops performance objectives for direct reports; monitors performance, provides ongoing and periodic feedback on performance;

ensure same activities are followed by club management. Identifies and utilizes interns and volunteers to support club initiatives.

Club Program & Services

Ensures designated and daily programs are delivered and that programs meet stated objectives; member needs and interests are organized;

monitors programs and collaborates with staff to plan and implement improvements; plans and implements procedures to measure and report outcomes.

Community Relations & Collaborative Partnerships

Participates in activities to maintain good public relations for club’s programs and services. Active in the community where the club is located with schools, service clubs and forms partnerships.

Collaborates with community leaders to support club-initiated events to raise money and for support of club programs and activities through in-kind donations.

• Supports organization’s fundraising initiatives.
• Implements strategies to track and report grant deliverables. Oversees and monitors grant implementation performance to ensure compliance.

Club Facility and Property

• Assesses risk and implements programs and policies to minimize loss and exposure to loss.
• Plans and takes action to ensure program area is safe, attractive, and well-maintained.
• Ensure facility is in compliance with all ECECD standards.
• Be sure all reports are completed and turned in on a timely manner.
• Ensures information and other data maintained on programs, members, etc. are accurate and timely; prepares club’s reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares accurate, timely paperwork required to hire, compensate, transfer, terminate and discipline employees; maintains and secures confidential club employee files and records.

Prepares reports to supervisor that describes club’s successes, challenges, opportunities and needs.

Be sure all needed reports are processed on a timely manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities :

• Purchase or approve purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Work with staff on special events to carry out programs.
• Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance and discipline plan.
• Ensure the alignment and integration of all programming with the Principal’s vision, Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe / Del Norte goals, and extended school-day curricula.
• Participate in capacity-building activities including training, network meetings and study visits.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of both school and Boys & Girls Club policies and procedures.
• Ensure Site is in compliance with all ECECD policies and procedures.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Core Strengths :

• Communication : Generally, find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.
• Consistency / Fairness : Keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat everyone in the world fairly by setting up clear rules and adhering to them.
• Focus : Can take directions, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, and then act.
• Positivity : Have enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.
• Strategic : Create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they are quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Must be able to work in an environment with children, be able to lift and carry 20 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, stand for at least 4 hours at a time, and run if necessary.

Disclaimer :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person

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