Assistant Unit Director
Performance Profile Source: Youth Development
Department: Operations
Reports To: Unit Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Assist the Unit Director in overseeing overall daily operations of a Unit or Extension with primary concern for quality program and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations, membership administration and resource development.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Leadership
- Ensure an environment, programs and services that prepare youth for success
- Act as a role model for members, other program participants and staff
- Ensure on-going recruitment of members
Strategic Planning
- Ensure quality improvement
- Contribute to the implementation of the Strategic Plan developed by the Unit Director
Resource Management
- Ensure compliance with Club policy and procedures
- Assist in managing financial, physical plant and human resources
- Ensure a productive and safe program and work environment
- Recruit, select and supervise staff, volunteers, interns, and program providers as assigned
- Assist in maintain required licenses and inspections
Program and Service Management
- Ensure program planning, development, implementation and evaluation
- Assist in overseeing staff and program schedules
- Implement programs using small and large group activities that reflect the Club’s five core program areas
- Foster a good environment for members, other program participants and staff
Technology
- Maintain membership and attendance records to support Information Management Systems
Partnership Development
- Develop collaborative internal and external partnerships
Marketing and Public Relations
- Positively represent and promote the Club and its mission
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate problems, physical plant issues, incidents and other necessary information and participate
in the prompt resolution of same.
- Exercise authority in problems relating to program participants to maintain discipline.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close contact with the Unit Director, staff and members to interpret and explain organizational mission, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information.
External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the Club.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (Minimum Qualifications):
- A minimum of three years work experience in a Boys & 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 deal effectively with children and youth, including maintaining discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs.
- Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in office, classroom and recreational settings. Some outdoor work is conducted in parks, playgrounds, recreation or community centers. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, however, when working in sports, fitness and recreation areas the noise level may be higher.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
