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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.