Unit Director - HHS Teen Center

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Unit Director will lead and manage overall daily operations of the Harriet H. Samuelsson Teen Center with the primary goal of a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and services. The Unit Director will supervise and train staff (direct and indirect reports), handle personnel issues, oversee the facility, and manage their budget. Additionally, the Unit Direct will also actively support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme’s Committee initiatives. Lastly, the Unit Director will manage community relations by collaborating, building, and maintaining relationships with contracted partners, volunteers, and membership administration (MyClub Hub).

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

• Establish Club programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success. Learn and utilize BGCA programming to create an outcome-driven Club experience that achieves our desired youth development outcomes.
• Supervise and manage grant-funded programs and initiatives in collaboration with relevant contracted agency. Manage grant requirements in compliance with grant assurance to satisfy grant scope of work, deliverables requirements. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement by completing an annual site level program quality assessment and safety plan. In cooperation with VP of Programs Services & VP of Operations, develop individual development plans for all staff and trainings.
• Ensure a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Manage, supervise and formalize youth program initiatives including Brent’s Club, Kindness is Free, Torch Club, Youths of the Month. Encourage club members participation in a variety of programs/activities. Implement Trauma-Informed Practices.
• Create and develop outreach opportunities to nurture growth in daily attendance, registered members, and total youth served. Maintain and file daily attendance reports.
• Attend BGCOP meetings and prepare reports as needed. Participate in the BGCOP Committee Teams.
• Regularly meet with club staff to provide mentorship, communicate program standards, and receive/convey any constructive feedback to improve programming.

Strategic Planning

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure they satisfy objectives and member needs and/or interests. Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
• Work with Resource development team by meeting to discuss grant and sponsorship proposals. Track and maintain data for grant reports.

Resource Management

• Assist in the development of annual budgets. Manage expenses against allocated budget.
• Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the Club’s physical properties and equipment, including use of facilities by outside groups. Ensure compliance with organization policies.
• Recruit, manage and provide career development opportunities for branch staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Create and communicate volunteer opportunities as needed and requested.

Partnership Development

• Develop partnerships with parents, local high schools, middle schools, community leaders and organizations.
• Continually build relationships with other youth service organizations and collaborate with other agencies to share and develop programs

Marketing and Public Relations

• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and the community. Represent the BGCOP functions as directed.
• Produce and publicize monthly program calendars for youth programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and respond to e‐mails, voicemails and other forms of communication in a timely manner
• Participate in BGCOP organizational annual events, special community events, and fundraisers
• Support staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments.
• Exercise authority in problems relating to members; utilize guidance and discipline plan.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintain contact relationship with CEO and Board. Regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize Club.