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Unit Director – Yankton

About Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains (BGCNP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth across South Dakota. With locations in Brookings, Elkton, Moody County, Yankton, and Vermillion, BGCNP serves as a vital resource for children and teens, providing a safe and inclusive environment to foster growth, learning, and leadership.

The Club focuses on three core areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles. Through programs such as after-school tutoring and activities promoting physical and emotional well-being, BGCNP equips young people with the tools they need to thrive.

Position Summary

The Unit Director serves as the primary leader and representative of the Boys & Girls Club within their assigned community. This individual is responsible for the overall management, operations, and performance of the local Club site(s), including all Units, extensions, and community impact locations. The Unit Director ensures that daily operations align with organizational goals, policies, and safety standards while fostering a positive and inclusive Club culture.

A key responsibility of the role is to uphold and implement the five key elements of positive youth development in all interactions with youth, staff, and families. The Unit Director oversees program quality, staff supervision, community engagement, and compliance, working closely with parents, administrative leaders, and other stakeholders on matters related to youth behavior, Club events, and operational needs.

This is a high-capacity Club site, serving approximately 300 children daily, and the Unit Director will manage a team of 6–7 full-time direct reports as well as a part-time staff. While the role is primarily site-based, there is some flexibility to work remotely depending on organizational and community needs. As with all Club staff, the Unit Director is expected to champion and uphold the mission of the Boys & Girls Club.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Facility Management

• Oversee the daily operations and management of multiple Units, Extensions, and Community Impact Sites.
• Ensure smooth facility operations and proactively address youth-related situations and Club-wide management needs.
• Manage snow days and unplanned closures by ensuring appropriate staffing and safe operations.
• Take ownership of unexpected or urgent responsibilities typically handled by the administrative team.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and motivate a team of full-time and part-time staff.
• Conduct performance reviews, develop performance improvement plans, and manage disciplinary actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular check-ins through weekly and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with team members.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and facilitate required Club trainings.
• Ensure all Unit and Extension staff consistently implement the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.
• Promote and model the Club's core values: excellence, impact-driven work, teamwork, and integrity.

Youth Development & Member Services

• Monitor and support youth behavior and discipline plans; be actively involved in major guidance and behavior matters.
• Ensure compliance with the Club's behavior policy, special needs protocols, safety standards, and success plans.
• Regularly assess program effectiveness and member outcomes; adjust programs as needed to meet youth needs.
• Accurately track and report on youth participation in key outcome areas: academic success, character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Community Engagement & Public Relations

• Serve as a key representative of the Club in the community, including radio, television, print, and tours.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school principals, counselors, and other educational stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with Club parents through orientations, ongoing communication, and daily interactions.
• Collaborate with local community groups and partners to enhance service offerings and community impact.
• Lead recruitment and marketing initiatives for the Unit to grow participation and visibility.

Event, Program, and Grant Oversight

• Lead planning, execution, and follow-up for special events hosted at the Club.
• Administer grants by ensuring programs align with grant objectives and meet all reporting requirements.
• Provide program content and updates for newsletters, publications, and other communications.
• Complete annual assessments required by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, including Impact and Safety Assessments.
• Ensure consistent evaluation and reporting of program outcomes based on established deadlines.

Fiscal Accountability

• Monitor and track budgets for staffing, events, and key program areas to ensure financial accountability.
• Ensure effective resource allocation aligned with organizational priorities and goals.

Other Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of the mission and operations of the Boys & Girls Club.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities

Meetings & Communication

• Attend all required organizational meetings, including monthly all-staff meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisor, and weekly Coordinator team meetings.
• Lead biweekly team meetings and one-on-one check-ins with all direct reports.
• Ensure that all Unit staff receive consistent weekly or biweekly one-on-one meetings, and that appropriate meeting documentation forms are completed and maintained.

Staff Management & Evaluation

• Oversee the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of direct report staff.
• Develop and implement performance management tools including 60-day reviews, individualized performance improvement plans, and quarterly performance evaluations.

Program & Membership Oversight

• Monitor and analyze membership data through regular review of null reports and system entries to ensure data accuracy and effective use of the membership management system.
• Ensure accurate tracking of both duplicated and unduplicated youth participation across all key program areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

Budget & Grant Administration

• Track and manage budgets within assigned priority outcome areas, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Administer grants effectively by ensuring that all funded programs meet their respective grant deliverables and reporting requirements.

Youth Guidance & Parent Engagement

• Actively support and participate in resolving major discipline and behavioral issues that arise within the Club.
• Foster strong relationships with parents through orientation sessions, phone calls, email updates, and regular in-person communication to build trust and engagement.

Candidate Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth from preschool through 12th grade.
• Proven management and supervisory experience, ideally in a youth-serving or nonprofit environment.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable.
• Positive and optimistic outlook with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of youth development principles, including behavior management and treatment modalities aligned with the Club's core values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, high expectations, and safety.
• Ability to provide both immediate and reflective feedback to staff, reinforcing behavior management techniques and creating an environment that supports positive youth development.
• Must possess the physical and mental capacity to observe, interact with, and communicate effectively among youth, staff, volunteers, and parents to ensure a safe and supportive Club environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during a shift.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate general office equipment, including computers, phones, and copiers.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires consistent awareness and responsiveness to the safety and well-being of all Club members.

POLICY ON PLACEMENT AND RECRUITING

The Batten Group and Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains are equal opportunity-employers committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against based on age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionBusiness Development
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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