Area Director

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL GEORGIA INC • Macon, GA

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About The Position

The Area Director is responsible for leading the operations of the assigned Clubs in support of organizational mission and goals with the support of the COO and/or CEO. The Area Director collaborates with the COO and/or CEO in developing organizational goals, managing resources, and establishing policies. This individual provides directions to staff in carrying out the key roles assigned to them. The Area Director will be assigned to 3-5 clubs with a primary concern for oversight of safety, high-quality programming, and outcomes for children ages 5-18. This position is in charge of operational effectiveness of assigned clubs. The position will also function as the Branch Director when vacancies occur within their assigned area, responsible for employee management, community relationships, financial well-being and facility management when working in such role. This position works effectively with the CEO, or COO, Director of Program Compliance, Nutrition Program Administrator, and Branch Directors to ensure the success of programs, activities, and program services. The Area Director is an effective leader to partner with administration as well as Branch Directors to develop and lead performance transformation in their assigned clubs. The Area Director is responsible for ensuring the success of the clubs from a safety, attendance, and revenue standpoint including achieving club revenue goals, passing safety and cleanliness assessments, maintaining average daily attendance, and maintaining expenses for assigned clubs as well as their own club assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience of operations (preferably with Boys & Girls Clubs).
• Must be able to inspire trust and motivate teams using strong communication, developmental, and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Must successfully guide teams, communicate clear goals, and facilitate problem solving.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite applications.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with recruitment, selection, development, management, and evaluation of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement effective operations.
• Strong leadership skills, including negotiation, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and delegation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and/or collaborative partnerships with Board members, Club staff, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.
• Flawless work ethics and integrity.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia.
• Assumes management responsibility for all staff members and volunteers working at the clubs. This includes: hiring, compensation, retention, recognition, safety, performance management, and training. Keeping strong documentation and expectations of all staff under direct supervision. Responsible for direct supervision of Branch Directors of assigned clubs. The Area Director functions as a coach and leader while holding Branch Directors and their teams accountable to fulfill the missions' strategic plan. Creates a dynamic, positive work environment for all Club staff. Maintains close contact with direct and indirect reports. Provides coaching and training opportunities, redirection, and encouragement, and helps employees develop the skill sets necessary for internal promotion. Ensures a healthy and safe environment across the organization with high-quality programs and services that prepare youth and staff for success. Handles crisis situations quickly and able to resolve conflicts involving staff, parents, volunteers and outside parties. Loops in CEO as needed. Conducts staff meetings and provides clear directions to staff on ongoing initiatives. Thorough and Decisive with decision making. Solves problems quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly. Provides clear direction and sets priorities for desired tasks and outcomes. Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Strategic Planning: Ensures the development and implementation of an effective Boys & Girls Club program organization wide. Ensures continuous quality improvement. Creates, implements, and oversees plan to grow membership and average daily attendance. Review and analyze data around average daily attendance and programming results. Implement and strategize on areas of improvement to increase these results.
• Board Relations: Supports all Board functions as required. Provides staff support to assigned committees.
• Resource Management: Manages financial resources, budget, staff, and facilities. Ensures Branches are safe, clean, neat, and organized. Ensures all Human Resources policies and procedures are followed by direct and indirect reports. Leads and prioritizes required building maintenance in conjunction with the Safety/Facilities Department. Institutes and manages administrative and operational systems. Ensures productive and effective staff performance. Ensures facilities are safe, upkept and ongoing maintenance is scheduled. May be assigned special projects periodically by the President/CEO or Board of Governors.
• Partnership Development: Develop strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships. Acts as the liaison between clubs, families and partnerships.
• Marketing & Communications: In collaboration with Marketing & Communications: Develops and maintains public relations for all assigned Branches.
• Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager