Club Director

Reports to: Club Director

Direct reports: 6

Locations: Crawford Club (Aurora Public Schools): 1600 Florence St., Aurora, CO 80010

Status: Full-time, exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Pay: $58,700.00 - $60,000.00 annually

Benefits: The Club Director is a benefits eligible position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term growth. Full-time employees have access to medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare — with the organization covering approximately 95% of the premium on our most affordable plan — along with dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with up to 5% employer match, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, company-paid life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities. This level of employer-paid coverage reflects our commitment to ensuring our team has access to high-quality, affordable healthcare while building a meaningful career supporting youth and our community.

Company Description

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (BGCMD), our mission is more relevant than ever. When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired, and inspirational. And we love what we do. Come help light the way to big futures for Metro Denver kids and communities.

Job Summary

The Club Director actively develops and sustains relationships that grow the presence of the Club in the community by leading and cultivating partnerships with community organizations and regional school systems to advance programs at the Club site. The Club Director will champion the pursuit of Club Excellence by leading the operational, fiscal and management aspects of the Club.

Primary Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Program Quality

• Drive the key performance indicators of Average Daily Attendance (ADA), Registered Members (RM), Active Members (AM) and Frequent Attenders (FA) for the Club in alignment with BGCMD’s overall pursuit of Operational Excellence.


• Administer the annual National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) and Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SELPQA) assessments in collaboration with the Impact Department to ensure Club members consistently have great experiences at Club.


• Manage the BGCMD Fee Model for the Club to promote both Club accessibility for Club families while also driving the Club toward fiscal sustainability.


• Algin the expenditures of the Club with the operational Club budget.

Youth Development & Member Engagement

• Establish a Club Culture that is youth-centered, safe, inclusive and engaging in an effort to promote positive Club member behaviors while also creating a welcoming environment for Club families and other external BGCMD stakeholders.


• Implement constructive youth development and trauma-informed practices throughout the Club to foster positive emotional, social, and enrichment experience for Club members.


• Build strong relationships with Club members, providing mentorship and guidance.


• Ensure a diverse range of programmatic, athletics, enrichment, and leadership activities to meet the needs and interests of Club members.

Team Leadership & Professional Development

• Supervise and support a team of 4-10 teammates which includes the direct leadership of the Program Manager and the Club Access Assistant/Club Access Specialist.


• Indirectly supervise the Youth Development Specialist or Youth Engagement Specialist in support of the Program Manager.


• Conduct regular check-ins with the Program Manager and Club Access Assistant/Club Access Specialist teammates to provide coaching and management around performance and conduct.


• Create a culture of teamwork, belonginess and productivity amongst Club staff.


• Participate in BGCMD January, May, and August training weeks and engage in any district/school-led professional development opportunities if applicable.

Community & Family Engagement

• Builds and maintains relationships with school, community and corporate stakeholders to strengthen Club visibility and support site-based partnerships through a high-quality partner, sponsor, and volunteer experience.


• Execute high-impact events with key stakeholders and corporate partners, coordinating special guests and delivering unique youth engagement opportunities.


• Host routine Family Orientations to foster strong relationships between Club families and the Club.

Club Safety

• Champion the facilities maintenance of the Club (or partner with School/District Leadership) to ensure that the Club is safe, accessible and ready for programming.


• Coordinate and oversee the transportation logistics for the Club and ensure that all BGCMD vehicles are utilized in accordance with BGCMD safety standards.


• Transport Club members to field trips, athletics activities and other special events in accordance with BGCMD safety standards.


• Direct the food service management of the Club and cultivate regular nutritional opportunities for Club members.


• Execute regular safety initiatives such as hosting Monthly Safety Drills and overseeing the Incident Report process for the Club.

Secondary Duties

• Support the Program Manager with delivering upon the applicable grants, key programs and routine programming requirements for the Club.


• Step into ratio if the Club engagement necessitates additional staff.


• Collaborate with the Program Manager to coach and manage performance and conduct of Youth Development Specialist and Youth Enrichment Specialist positions.


• Demonstrate flexibility by substituting at other Clubs or participating in organization-wide events across the Denver Metro area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience serving youth, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, that demonstrates the knowledge, judgment, and organizational leadership capacity required for the Club Director role.


• Ability to plan and evaluate youth development programs.


• Proven success leading teams of direct and indirect reports by providing support, coaching, and feedback, supervision, and guidance to ensure a high performing team, including collaborating on the hiring of direct reports.


• Knowledge of employee performance management practices, including setting clear expectations, supporting employee development, and maintaining strong internal controls.


• Ability to serve as the onsite leader for safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and safety protocols by employees, volunteers, and visitors.


• Skilled in reviewing, escalating, and approving incidents and incident reports while exercising sound judgment and decision-making.


• Experience supporting budget development, monitoring expenditures, analyzing variances, and meeting grant requirements and reporting deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruitment and outreach strategies that increase youth participation and program enrollment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing high-profile community and corporate sponsor initiatives and events.


• Spanish speaker.


• Previous experience working with youth.


• Teaching certificate or background in education.

Conditions of Employment

• The position requires passing criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.


• The position must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.


• The position will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required.


• Some job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.


• Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communication with staff, club CPR, First Aid, medication administration, or other certifications required within BGCMD’s established timeframe.

In-Office and Remote Work

This position works primarily at an assigned club location but may occasionally work from other BGCMD facilities as necessary.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives of employees assigned to this job.

To apply, go to www.bgcmd.org/about/careers, select "View Open Opportunities" and click Club Director - Crawford Boys & Girls Club.