Position: Unit Director – Cherry Ave. Club
Location: 1000 B Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Position Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Club Operations
Compensation Type: Salaried
Salary Range: $60,000 - $68,000
Position Summary:
The Unit Director directs and manages overall daily operations of the Cherry Ave. Club with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations, and membership administration. The Unit Director develops and maintains outstanding relationships with the school administration and remains inclusive in decision-making processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Establish Unit programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and create a Club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment through facilities management and supply maintenance.
- Provide leadership and vision to staff and youth members to ensure that the Club meets objectives and effectively executes the organization’s mission.
Strategic Planning
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall Unit programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests; compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.
- Advance the Organization’s mission within the Club in all aspects of operations and management through proper planning and alignment of goals.
Program Development and Implementation
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for members, drop-in members, and visitors.
- Meet priority outcome areas through execution of programs that are age-appropriate and developmentally suitable; conduct regular quality assessments to ensure program objectives are met.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the Club at all times; prepare periodic activity reports.
Resource Management
- Manage Unit financial resources assisting in the development of annual budgets, control expenditures against budget.
- Complete appropriate data tracking and reporting according to organization and grant requirements; ensure daily requirements are met by program staff and daily membership tracking is completed; interface with the Director of Grants and Program Outcomes to ensure that grant reports are complete and timely.
- Ensure 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.
- Recruit, manage, and provide career development opportunities for staff and volunteers; conduct regular staff meetings.
Partnership Development
- Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and external organizations.
- Coordinate any building use by outside groups.
Marketing and Public Relations
- Develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 2-3 years of experience managing people, processes, and facilities, preferably in a youth-serving organization
- Experience working with young people, parents, and community leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff
- Strong communication skills
- Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management
Education and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years required
- Four-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required, preferably with an education, youth development or similar focus
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