Site Director - Gorham, United States - Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH

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Gorham, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary
We are seeking caring and experienced out-of-school time staff members for a new out-of-school time program in Gorham.

We will be temporarily located at the former North Woods Early Learning Center and anticipate moving to the White Mountains Community College campus in the coming months.

Our programs offer a safe and inviting environment designed to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental needs of young children.

Come and be part of an award-winning organization that offers exceptional opportunities for staff and children

The Site Director is responsible for the overall daily operations of a site with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery.

Also supervises and trains staff, handles personnel issues, manages the facility, manages a budget, and manages community relations, volunteers, and membership administration.

Duties
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Leadership_**•Establishes Site programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and create an outcome-driven Club experience.

Promotes and stimulates program participation; registers new members and participates in their club orientation process;

- provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
Ensures a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies.

_Resource Development_

Assists with fundraising events and initiatives.
Develop and increase the visibility of the Club programs through daily schedule posting, event announcements, and dissemination of information through advertising, flyers, and press releases.

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Relationships/Partnership Development/Public Relations_**•Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisors to receive/provide information discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, advise/counsel.

Maintains professional contact with community members, community leaders and organizations, Club parents, and others to assist in resolving situations and in order to develop and maintain partnerships. Develops and maintains public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.

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Management & Administration_**•Evaluate and report on the Site programs and progress once a month.

Leads recruitment, retention, and public outreach efforts for partners, volunteers, members, and parents.
Reports on grants as needed.
Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club.
Effectively manages a budget; controls expenditures against budget.
Compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.
Recruits, manages and provides career development opportunities for site staff and volunteers. Conducts regular staff meetings.

Requirements:

The Site Directors in a school-age program must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and have at least one of the following qualifications:

A minimum of an associate's degree in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university; or
Certificate of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1,000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or elementary school; or
A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children, from a regionally accredited college plus 1,000 hours of experience working with children; or
Current certification as an educator by the New Hampshire Department of Education; or
Experience working with children totaling 2,000 hours and the following: a. Current certification as a Paraeducator II by the New Hampshire Department of Education; or b.

Both of the following:
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Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least three credits in child development, education, recreation, or another field of study focused on children through a regionally accredited college or university and a written plan on file for completion of at least three additional credits as specified; and 2.

Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a site director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least six credits as specified in (b)(1) shall be on file for review by the department; or

Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a site director in a school-age program on or before the effective date of these rules.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: