Job Summary: The Club/Site Director is the chief mission officer of an assigned Blue Door Academy sites. This leader owns the full performance of the sites — driving youth enrollment, building the culture, and serving as the primary relationship holder with school partners and families. This is not a manager who executes someone else's vision. The Club/Site Director is an owner-operator: accountable for results, responsible for the community's trust, and empowered to build a site that reflects the highest standards of Blue Door Academy. While this role carries all the operational responsibilities of a Club Director, the Blue Door Academy model holds this position to a higher standard of entrepreneurial leadership, community presence, and growth accountability. The Club/Site Director is expected to treat this site as their own — with the professionalism, urgency, and pride of someone who has a personal stake in its success. Key Responsibilities Program Operations * Direct daily site operations in alignment with Blue Door Academy standards and BGCA's core program areas. * Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports positive youth development outcomes. * Track attendance, program participation, and member outcome data; use data to drive continuous improvement. * Ensure full compliance with all applicable licensing, regulatory, and organizational standards. Staff Leadership & Development * Recruit, hire, supervise, coach, and evaluate all site-level staff. * Set clear performance expectations; hold staff accountable through regular feedback and formal evaluations. * Facilitate weekly staff meetings and provide ongoing training and professional development. * Maintain staff schedules that meet required staff-to-member ratios at all times. Operations & Fiscal Management * Manage site budget; monitor expenditures and submit accurate financial reports on schedule. * Maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and operability; complete daily safety checks. * Submit all required operational reports including attendance, incidents, and grant documentation. Membership Growth, School & Family Engagement * Own the site's membership targets — actively recruit youth, monitor daily attendance trends, and implement strategies to grow and retain enrollment. * Serve as the primary, personal relationship holder with school principals, administrators, and teachers; maintain a visible, consistent presence within the school community. * Build trusted relationships with families — ensuring parents and caregivers know the Director by name, feel welcomed, and are actively engaged as partners in their child's experience. * Lead parent engagement events, school partnership meetings, and community outreach initiatives. * Represent Blue Door Academy in the broader community; position the site as a recognized and valued neighborhood institution. Safety & Compliance * Implement and enforce all organizational policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures. * Serve as a Mandated Reporter; report suspected abuse or maltreatment as required by law. * Maintain accurate and confidential staff and member records. Qualifications Education * Required: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Youth Development, or a related field or completion of state licensing requirements for program lead preferred. Experience * Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in youth development, education, or human services. * Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience managing a professional team. * Experience managing program budgets and operational compliance requirements. * Preferred: Prior experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of America or a comparable youth-serving organization. Required Certifications & Clearances * CPR/First Aid certification (required within 30 to 60 days of hire; see Site Addendum). * Mandated Reporter training completion prior to or within 30 days of hire. * Successful completion of all required background checks, fingerprinting, and state clearances. * Valid driver's license where applicable. Additional site-specific requirements listed in the Localization Addendum. Skills & Abilities * Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and program data management tools. * Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and follow-through. * Cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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