Area Director

Overview

Under the direction of and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, and in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point, the Area Director will support the growth and sustainability of BGCGHP Programs. The position will initiate, facilitate, and maintain strategies aligned with the organization’s programs with a strong focus on the Project Learn component. You will provide guidance and support to help improve academic outcomes in Club youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide tracking of desired outcomes for education grants and other outcomes assigned by the CEO.
• Ensure effective training and management of tools, programs, and resources that strengthen educational programming (., A3000; Smarty Ants; ALEKS) and healthy lifestyles.
• Work with the Vice President of Administration to manage financial expenditures and recommending purchasing of resources for the Education budget.
• Lead assigned cohort team meetings and attend other meetings as required.
• Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the education program including good character and citizen programs for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point. Ensure seasonal intramural sports leagues are managed by Unit Directors at assigned Clubs.
• Establish and maintain program objectives and goals that are consistent with organizational goals and mission. Evaluate programs on a continual basis to ensure programs / activities respond to member needs and address their diversity and demonstrate high quality via outcome assessments.
• Maintaining the safety of children is a first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with children, parents, and other program staff at all times.

Supervision

Leadership and Continuous Improvement

RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal :  Maintains close contact with club staff (professional and volunteer) and Administrative Office Staff to receive / provide information, discuss issues, explain, or interpret guidelines / instructions, instruct, and advise / counsel.

External : Builds relationships and maintains contact as needed with external community groups, agencies, schools, United Way, board members, and others to network, collaborate and / or assist in resolving problems.

Qualifications

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.A minimum of three years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people preferred.Strong, professional communication skills, both verbal and written.Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.Strong communication; organizational; time management skills with the ability to work unsupervised and to be an initiative-taking analytical person.Must be able to drive and have access to a personal vehicle.