Athletic Program Director

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. We have an exciting opening for an Athletic Program Director. The Athletic Program Director will provide a comprehensive sports and fitness program that will include age and gender-specific sports leagues, large group games, fitness activities, and hourly/daily athletic events, and will develop standards for the athletic program and gymnasium area that will benefit youth ages 5-18 years of age.

Duties:

• Establishes program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversees the provision of day-to-day gymnasium program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
• Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities (basketball, flag football, floor hockey, etc.) and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members.
• Ensures the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Controls program and activity expenditures within the approved budget.

Requirements:

• Two-year degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Preferably a minimum of two years of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization with planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people; 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or elementary school.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities.