Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains - Unit Director - Vermillion
- Vermillion, SD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the daily operations and management of multiple Units, Extensions, and Community Impact Sites.
- Ensure smooth facility operations and proactively address youth-related situations and Club-wide management needs.
- Manage snow days and unplanned closures by ensuring appropriate staffing and safe operations.
- Take ownership of unexpected or urgent responsibilities typically handled by the administrative team.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and motivate a team of full-time and part-time staff.
- Conduct performance reviews, develop performance improvement plans, and manage disciplinary actions as needed.
- Facilitate regular check-ins through weekly and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with team members.
- Lead monthly staff meetings and facilitate required Club trainings.
- Ensure all Unit and Extension staff consistently implement the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.
- Promote and model the Club's core values: excellence, impact-driven work, teamwork, and integrity.
- Monitor and support youth behavior and discipline plans; be actively involved in major guidance and behavior matters.
- Ensure compliance with the Club's behavior policy, special needs protocols, safety standards, and success plans.
- Regularly assess program effectiveness and member outcomes; adjust programs as needed to meet youth needs.
- Accurately track and report on youth participation in key outcome areas: academic success, character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
- Serve as a key representative of the Club in the community, including radio, television, print, and tours.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school principals, counselors, and other educational stakeholders.
- Cultivate relationships with Club parents through orientations, ongoing communication, and daily interactions.
- Collaborate with local community groups and partners to enhance service offerings and community impact.
- Lead recruitment and marketing initiatives for the Unit to grow participation and visibility.
- Lead planning, execution, and follow-up for special events hosted at the Club.
- Administer grants by ensuring programs align with grant objectives and meet all reporting requirements.
- Provide program content and updates for newsletters, publications, and other communications.
- Complete annual assessments required by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, including Impact and Safety Assessments.
- Ensure consistent evaluation and reporting of program outcomes based on established deadlines.
- Monitor and track budgets for staffing, events, and key program areas to ensure financial accountability.
- Ensure effective resource allocation aligned with organizational priorities and goals.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of the mission and operations of the Boys & Girls Club.
- Attend all required organizational meetings, including monthly all-staff meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisor, and weekly Coordinator team meetings.
- Lead biweekly team meetings and one-on-one check-ins with all direct reports.
- Ensure that all Unit staff receive consistent weekly or biweekly one-on-one meetings, and that appropriate meeting documentation forms are completed and maintained.
- Oversee the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of direct report staff.
- Develop and implement performance management tools including 60-day reviews, individualized performance improvement plans, and quarterly performance evaluations.
- Monitor and analyze membership data through regular review of null reports and system entries to ensure data accuracy and effective use of the membership management system.
- Ensure accurate tracking of both duplicated and unduplicated youth participation across all key program areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.
- Track and manage budgets within assigned priority outcome areas, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
- Administer grants effectively by ensuring that all funded programs meet their respective grant deliverables and reporting requirements.
- Actively support and participate in resolving major discipline and behavioral issues that arise within the Club.
- Foster strong relationships with parents through orientation sessions, phone calls, email updates, and regular in-person communication to build trust and engagement.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth from preschool through 12th grade.
- Proven management and supervisory experience, ideally in a youth-serving or nonprofit environment.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable.
- Positive and optimistic outlook with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Deep understanding of youth development principles, including behavior management and treatment modalities aligned with the Club's core values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, high expectations, and safety.
- Ability to provide both immediate and reflective feedback to staff, reinforcing behavior management techniques and creating an environment that supports positive youth development.
- Must possess the physical and mental capacity to observe, interact with, and communicate effectively among youth, staff, volunteers, and parents to ensure a safe and supportive Club environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during a shift.
- Ability to safely and effectively operate general office equipment, including computers, phones, and copiers.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires consistent awareness and responsiveness to the safety and well-being of all Club members.