Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Clubs in the US. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth and want to be part of an expanding Club Service Center team, Boys & Girls Clubs might be your next big step!
We serve over 17,000 children annually in 12 Clubs, 2 Teen Centers and 26 Child Care Centers around King County. Come help us help kids.
Opportunity Overview: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Deliver excellence through managing and leading the Athletic Department ensuring the highest quality athletic programs and service delivery for its members, employees, and the community. Develop, oversee, and lead Athletic Department staff and volunteers to ensure quality programming. This position is the Lead staff person at the Club during programming hours. Plan, develop, and oversee implementation and supervision of programs as well as department responsibilities. Ensure departmental participation in all applicable BGCKC-wide events (i.e. Sports Field Day, Best of Both Worlds, Youth of the Year, Keystone, Torch, etc.) Work in partnership with the Club Director to ensure programming goals and benchmarks are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and assure an Outcome-Driven Club Experience for youth and families.
• Develop positive relationships with school administrators, coaches and parents for ALL programs.
• Lead Seasonal Programs which may include Football, Tae Kwon Do, Basketball, Wrestling, T-Ball, Summer Camps etc.
• Manage and develop internal staff to conduct effective operations, run a well-managed facility, assure member safety and deliver high quality customer service at all times.
• Market and advertise programs to attract kids.
• Facilitate annual and other Club program evaluations.
• Hire, train, oversee and develop staff and volunteers.
• Actively engage in county wide athletic program meetings, initiatives, and events.
• Ensure program activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of Boys & Girls Club philosophies and YPQA.
• Through effective delegation and oversight, assure effective administrative functions including data management financial and bookkeeping files, personnel files, metric recording and reporting, and background checks.
• Provide Club specific information and reports for Regional Director, CDO, CEO, CSC/Finance and other internal sources in a timely manner.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel, collaborate and partner on appropriate committees and task forces. Collaborate with other clubs as appropriate.
External: Maintain contact as needed with local advisory board, external community groups, schools, member’s parents and other stakeholders to assist in resolving problems; build strategic partnerships, and maintain good public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years management experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good organization and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way
• Experience working with and collaborating with external agencies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience hiring, training and supervising staff
• Ability to learn and implement new ideas for the good of the Club
• Passion for Boys & Girls Clubs mission, vision and values.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record as determined by BGCKC Vehicle Loss Prevention Program. Must be 21 years old or older to drive Club owned and operated vehicles previously.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred
• Ability to work in another location in King County when needed
HOURS: Fulltime, hours may vary depending on programming/season.
LOCATION: Ballard
SALARY: DOE
Generous benefit package offered.
We serve over 17,000 children annually in 12 Clubs, 2 Teen Centers and 26 Child Care Centers around King County. Come help us help kids.
Opportunity Overview: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Deliver excellence through managing and leading the Athletic Department ensuring the highest quality athletic programs and service delivery for its members, employees, and the community. Develop, oversee, and lead Athletic Department staff and volunteers to ensure quality programming. This position is the Lead staff person at the Club during programming hours. Plan, develop, and oversee implementation and supervision of programs as well as department responsibilities. Ensure departmental participation in all applicable BGCKC-wide events (i.e. Sports Field Day, Best of Both Worlds, Youth of the Year, Keystone, Torch, etc.) Work in partnership with the Club Director to ensure programming goals and benchmarks are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and assure an Outcome-Driven Club Experience for youth and families.
• Develop positive relationships with school administrators, coaches and parents for ALL programs.
• Lead Seasonal Programs which may include Football, Tae Kwon Do, Basketball, Wrestling, T-Ball, Summer Camps etc.
• Manage and develop internal staff to conduct effective operations, run a well-managed facility, assure member safety and deliver high quality customer service at all times.
• Market and advertise programs to attract kids.
• Facilitate annual and other Club program evaluations.
• Hire, train, oversee and develop staff and volunteers.
• Actively engage in county wide athletic program meetings, initiatives, and events.
• Ensure program activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner and are reflective of Boys & Girls Club philosophies and YPQA.
• Through effective delegation and oversight, assure effective administrative functions including data management financial and bookkeeping files, personnel files, metric recording and reporting, and background checks.
• Provide Club specific information and reports for Regional Director, CDO, CEO, CSC/Finance and other internal sources in a timely manner.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel, collaborate and partner on appropriate committees and task forces. Collaborate with other clubs as appropriate.
External: Maintain contact as needed with local advisory board, external community groups, schools, member’s parents and other stakeholders to assist in resolving problems; build strategic partnerships, and maintain good public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years management experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good organization and attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way
• Experience working with and collaborating with external agencies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience hiring, training and supervising staff
• Ability to learn and implement new ideas for the good of the Club
• Passion for Boys & Girls Clubs mission, vision and values.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record as determined by BGCKC Vehicle Loss Prevention Program. Must be 21 years old or older to drive Club owned and operated vehicles previously.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred
• Ability to work in another location in King County when needed
HOURS: Fulltime, hours may vary depending on programming/season.
LOCATION: Ballard
SALARY: DOE
Generous benefit package offered.