Boys & Girls Club Director

Location: Front Royal Boys & Girls Club, Front Royal, VA

Position Type:     Regular Full-Time

About this opportunity: The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs Director, under the direct supervision of the Area Commander/Corps Officer/Area Director, provides leadership, direction, and support to the advisory board/council in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating and managing resources, and establishing local Club operational policies, for single site clubs, in conjunction with DFB approval. Provides leadership and direction to staff management and partnership development in carrying out the key roles. Attains and allocates resources, establishes policies, community relations and membership administration. In partnership with Corps Officer, builds and grows Club capacity to have the greatest mission impact on youth; implements program services which advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to club employees through the establishment of goals, objectives, and procedures; develops administrative and operational standards by which goals will be met.

• Recruits, oversees, and provides career development opportunities for branch staff and volunteers. (Human Resources Development)

• Instruct and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures for conducting work; monitors work in progress and upon completion for compliance with established program policies and procedures; works with area corps officers & club directors to conduct performance evaluations and makes salary and hiring/firing recommendations.

• Ensures that the membership of each Club is reflective of the population make-up of the areas served.

• Work collaboratively with Corps Officers to develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and Community.

• Establishes, updates, maintains, and enforces written standards of expectations for Advisory council/committee members regarding meeting attendance, committee service, and individual assignments; ensures that all Advisory Council/Committee volunteers actively participate in their defined Council/Committee responsibilities.

• Implements strategic planning process resulting in development and implementation of quality strategic plan; identifies and evaluates plan for improvement and implement plan. (Innovation)

• Manages Club financial resources assisting in the development of annual budgets, controls expenditures against budget.

• Ensures 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. (Management)

• Monitors and approves the organization’s program services and assures achievement and advancement of its mission and goals.

• Establishes programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates Branch overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests; compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation. (Project Alignment)

• Collects all statistical information for all grants, licensing, and Divisional and Territorial requests in a timely manner; prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports in a timely manner (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.). (Data Management)

• Responsible for the accuracy of the weekly data for each Club site that is put into the Divisional Membership Tracking system.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services

• AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the management, administration, and operation of a Boys & Girls Club, with at track record of at least two years in a leadership capacity of a Club organization with a budget up to $500,000;

• OR seven (7) years of experience working in a similar youth-service organization

• OR any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing including the providing of clear instructions to employees. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to establish goals and objectives and monitor their effective implementation. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. Ability to drive a vehicle for extended trips. Combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  10/24/2024 – 11/17/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled