Unit Director

Directs and manages overall daily operations of a unit under the control of the organization with the primary concern for a comprehensive outcome-driven program and service delivery, supervision, and training of staff (direct and indirect reports), personnel matters, management of a facility, develop and manage unit budget, actively engage and support a Unit Advisory Council, community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Leadership

• Establish Unit or Branch programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
  
  

Strategic Planning

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate Unit or Branch overall programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests. Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.
  
  

Resource Management

• Manage Unit or Branch financial resources assisting in the development of annual budgets. Control expenditures against budget.
• Ensure administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including use of facilities by outside groups. Ensure compliance with organization policies.
• Recruit, manage and provide career development opportunities for staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings.
  
  

Partnership Development

• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations. Marketing and Public Relations
• Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, service and activities within the Club and the community.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Purchase or approve purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Work with 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 needed and/or assigned to ensure success of programs and daily club operations.
  
  

Relationships

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club professional staff to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive

information. Maintains contact with Unit/Branch Boards. Has regular contact with members as needed to discipline, advise, and counsel.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar
  
  

organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
• Skills in fund-raising events.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule (early morning, evenings and/or weekend
  
  

hours) consistent with the demands and needs of the position, volunteers, community leaders, and related special events.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required

to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.