McKinley Site Director

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the McKinley Elementary School Site Director role. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the growth, quality, and success of the program. The primary responsibility of the Site Director is to manage the day-to-day operations of the before-school and after-school program, as well as support the management of the Schools Out Program and the Summer Camp program at the Southport Clubhouse. The Site Director will foster a fun learning environment, utilizing a broad range of enrichment activities where students feel engaged and empowered.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees program operations and the delivery of activities in accordance with Wakeman Boys & Girls Club mission and values, as well as with funder and school expectations
• Responsible for designing and implementing daily program schedule and weekly/monthly activities
• Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress and needs
• Maintains accurate records of ASP and BSP staff schedules, staff documents, ratios, attendance, program space use and member participation, including as required by grant specifications.
• Ensures program spaces are maintained and safe during program hours.
• Implements balance of STEAM, academics, play, mentoring, social emotional learning and leadership activities into ASP programming.
• Evaluates performance and develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve program goals.
• Manages hiring and payroll
• Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
• Collaborates to develop and implement professional development workshops/seminars.
• Communicates effectively with parents/guardians regarding member needs and issues.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principal and school faculty on program delivery to align with goals of student achievement and performance.
• Responsible for managing the program budget, including before school, after school and grant components
• Responsible for meeting grant compliance and reporting requirements

SCHEDULE:

• Standard hours are 10:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday on school days, with flexibility based on programming needs.
• Occasional early morning/evening/weekend hours required.
• Schools Out Days and summer camp hours will be adjusted as necessary by the supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact as needed with McKinley school leaders and support staff, external community groups, members' parents and others to assist in resolving issues.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• A degree in child development, education, recreation management or similar field, or comparable experience in youth development.
• Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Firm understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow, while maintaining a positive, patient and calm demeanor, and establishing a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to walk up and down stairs, lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to get from one location in the work site(s) to other locations inside and outside from the primary worksite(s).
• Ability to reach and bend, and push/pull or lift objects up to thirty (30) pounds.
• If needed, willingness to obtain public passenger van endorsement to transport youth participants

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor 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

Work Location: In person