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ADMINISTRATION – Lodi, NJ

Salary Range

$85,000.00 – $95,000.00 Salary

Description

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Management
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
FSLA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000
Starts: October 2024

Organization Information:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County (BGCLBC), an affiliate with Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a
comprehensive out-of-school time provider, has a vision to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures
success is within reach of every young person who enters its doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living healthy lifestyles.
Position Summary:
The Chief Operating Officer leads, manages, directs and monitors overall daily operations of our clubs, school sites,
and programs with primary focus on safety, high quality programming, driving optimal club experience and service
delivery/outcomes for youth that enables a member to grow and develop into a responsible adult. This position is
responsible for employee management, community relationships, budgeting, data/outcomes, and facility
management. This position must work closely and effectively with the program team to ensure the success of
clubs, school sites, organizational programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a
club environment that facilitates implementation and achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. This position
must work closely and effectively with the Supervisor of Maintenance & Facilities to ensure a healthy and safe
environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are managed and maintained. This position will be
responsible for assisting in recruiting and retaining staff as well as training and development, maintaining targeted
membership and attendance goals while utilizing volunteers as necessary. The Chief Operating Officer reports
directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Essential Functions:
 Accountable for both the day-to-day operations, programs, and services of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower
Bergen County.
 Delivers services and processes that provide high-quality educational, enrichment, and recreational
programming to Club members and their families.
 Manages a team of both full and part-time staff and volunteers, and drives performance that results in high-
quality, efficient, and effective programs and practices. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to
hiring, compensation, employee recognition, and performance management decisions, oversight of training
plans, ongoing performance assessments and annual evaluations.
 Leads the design and delivery of services aligned to the overall goals and strategic plan of the Club.
 As a member of the senior management team, partners with the CEO to develop the strategic plan for Boys &
Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County.
 Creates and updates organizational Safety Policies and Crisis Communication plan. Acts as the staff liaison to
the Board Safety Committee.
 Represents BGCLBC in our communities, ensuring that the interests of the youth are protected and supported.
 Develops collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, corporations, members, parents,
families and community organizations.
 Provides oversight of the maintenance and upkeep of facilities, vehicle(s), equipment, and grounds
(coordinating with the Supervisor of Maintenance & Facilities) ensuring that a safe, attractive, and welcoming
environment is created for Club members in an efficient, cost-effective manner

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 Communicates and enforces organization’s policies, procedures and standards regarding upkeep, usage and
maintenance of buildings, vehicles and equipment, and monitors for compliance.
 Manages Member Management, Tuition, and Outcome Measurement Systems and Software – ensures
information and other data maintained on programs, membership, etc. are accurate and timely.
 Collaborates with Unit Directors, Program/Project Directors, and other Area Department Heads to develop
budget that supports club/site needs, monitors and controls expenditures. Approves club/site’s expenditures
to authorized level and ensures expenditures considered costs and best value
 Makes presentations at Board of Directors’ Meetings
 Complete grant and program reports
Required Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred. Substitute education for experience, ten (10) + years
of professional experience in Youth Development, Education, or related field.
 Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in managing multiple locations, directing programs, developing and
implementing strategic and tactical plans, and building/managing a professional staff, preferably in human
services and/or youth development.
 Experience managing/maintaining a facility and developing community support of club/site operations and
programs.
 Experience working with and demonstrating compassion and/or sensitivity toward vulnerable populations and
individuals with diverse backgrounds present in the organization’s service population, both individually and in
groups.
 Experience in budget management and financial processes.
 Experience is strategic planning with the ability to effectively plan, organize, prioritize, and implement
applicable tasks or projects in relation to established goals and objectives
 Problem Solving – Strives to understands contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations
 Strong understanding of New Jersey’s Office of Licensing and Department of Health’s requirements for
licensed childcare programs.
 Experience managing 21 st Century Community Learning Center grand and funded sites not required, but
preferred.
 Experience in working in a virtual environment, when required or needed.
 Proficiency in the use of Windows, Internet, Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access or
other database software proficiency), Zoom or other Virtual Meeting platforms, and Google Platform (Drive,
Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Skills & Competencies:
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Excellent interpersonal and internal/external customer service skills.
 Excellent leadership skills, including negotiation, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and
delegation.
 Demonstrated organizational skills and project management abilities, attention to detail, and promptness.
 Knowledge of marketing concepts, strategies, and practices.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board members, volunteers,
community groups, and other related agencies.
 Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance, learning and motivation.
 Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective organizational
safety and security operations for the protection of people, data, property.
 Proven strong commitment to continuous growth and learning.
 Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying
the best people for the job.
 Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others; ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
 Ability to work calmly under pressure.
 Ability to earn and maintain mandatory Professional Rescuer CPR & First aid certification or obtain within 3
months of hire.

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 Ability to earn and maintain Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Professional Rescuer, Epi Pen, AED, and bloodborne
pathogens instructor certification.
 Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements to drive a BGCLBC vehicle (if
needed).
 Ability to earn and maintain NJ School Bus Driver CDL License a plus.
 Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, criminal and driving records investigation.

Disability Specifications – Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms;
talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to lift, transport
items that may weigh 25 lbs. or less.
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a traditional office environment and at Club/School sites and requires attendance at
evening and weekend events. Occasional domestic overnight trips to attend business meetings, conferences, and
related professional events may be required.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this
classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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Salary Range:$55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Under the supervision and leadership of the Director of Operations, the School Age Child Care Director / Summer Day Camp Director develops, organizes, implements and supervises high quality School Age, Preschool and Summer Day Camp programs as assigned along with program that may also be assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Plans, organizes, promoted and provides leadership to the After School Care program, Summer Camp and programs as assigned using the current curriculum and standards of the YMCA.
• Hires, schedules, trains, coaches and mentors’ staff during program hours.

• Maintains all state and local regulations and ratios.
• Executes administrative duties including, but not limited to payroll, reviews, staff meetings, branch meetings, brochure material preparation, program registration, incident reports etc.
• In conjunction with the supervisor, develops program budgets.
• Ensure accurate record keeping (ie:        billing, medical cards, attendance, rosters)
• Ensure adequate and appropriate program supplies are on-hand.
• Communicates effectively with staff, program participants, parents and volunteers.
• Coordinates program registrations and special events.
• May give leadership and oversight to additional programs as seen appropriate by YMCA leadership.
• Participates as a member of the YMCA Branch Leadership Team and participates in YMCA organization projects and events.
• Coordinates mailings, distributions, school announcements as needed to support program growth.
• Ensure positive discipline practices are being used within all areas of the programs.
• Submit written training schedule and staff development plans to supervisor and ensure they are being delivered.
• On a daily basis actively engage with the day-to-day operations of the programs.
• Coordinate and monitor bus transportation to ensure all children are transported to and from program and schools following YMCA bus procedures.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Adhere to and model the YMCA four-core values and “House Rules”.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings as required and deliver pieces of trainings and meetings as required.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in education or related field is preferred or equivalent education and work experience in related field.
• Current, CPR and First Aid required.
• Program Management experience, budget development and leadership experience and the ability to continually develop and grow programs.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to meet deadlines, schedule, coach and develop staff.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proficient in Microsoft office softwares.

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Salary Range:$20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director, Senior Director, or the Director of Operations the Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations and functions of their assigned department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure all health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.

2. Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operation of assigned area, keeping the Director/Senior Director or Branch Director of Operations up-to-date on operations and concerns.

3. Schedule staff and ensure adequate coverage and ensuring department staff are utilized effectively.

4. Train, coach and provide leadership to staff.

5. Be the liaison between Director/Senior Director or Branch Director of Operation and department team.

6. Implement and give oversight to department needs (events, projects, work processes).

7. Lead support to YMCA events and be a department champion to have all staff engaged in events and functions (i.e. Healthy Kids Day, Halloween event, Branch Run, online classes, Chronic Disease programming, etc.).

8. Work closely with the Director/Senior Director to ensure that budgets are executed and maintained.

9. Ensure department is in compliance with YMCA standards, adhering to YMCA policies, guidelines and best practices and where applicable all staff are maintaining their certifications and training requirements.

10. Conduct or be a key presenter at staff meetings.

11. Work closely with Director/Senior Director as part of the Fund Raising Team.

12. In conjunction with Director/Senior Director regularly evaluate department needs to ensure department is operating effectively and efficiently.

13. Complete all administrative functions in a timely, accurate manner; including but not limited to: staff paperwork, accident/incident reports, staff meeting notes, processing of ADP payroll, accurate and up-to-date records of current certifications and or staff certifications as required per assigned area.

14. Perform daily department tasks and department functions as assigned by Director/Senior Director or as required for department (examples: equipment maintenance, Daxko toolbox oversight, program supplies purchased, teach classes, provide direct program oversight).

15. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

16. Emulate the four core values of the YMCA to member and staff on a consistent basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Exceptional communication and organizational skills, as well as relationship building skills.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Strong and proven background in the area of oversight (examples: Wellness, Member Service, ASC, etc.).

· Departments may have specific requirements (example: Wellness and Fitness: CPR, First Aid, AED, Nationally Recognized Certifications; Member Service: Daxko proficient, Member Services Training; After School Care: Completion of Working with Children trainings, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIRIEMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal and reasonable amounts of walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing pulling, reaching, reading, typing, for department specific areas.

Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time nor does it cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Job descriptions should never be misconstrued as an employee contract. All employees are “at will.”

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Job Location

LEAP @ TJMS – Lodi, NJ

Salary Range

$44,000.00 – $46,500.00 Salary

Description

Position Overview: 

 

Under the direction of the Program Director and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County, the Site Coordinator/ Data Entry is responsible for assisting in the daily oversight and implementation of the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program (LEAP and WAZE). The Site Coordinator supervises staff as they implement a wide-ranging program plan that helps nurture and harvest the academic potential of Club members. The Site Coordinator is responsible for completing all and any data reporting throughout the school year and summer. The individual will role model our core values of honesty, respect and responsibility and work daily to develop personal and meaningful relationships with staff, volunteers, program participants and others. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1. Experience in supervising staff in an after-school/ summer program setting. 
2. Experience/knowledge in developing, and implementing, enrichment programs that nurture the potential of youth.
3. Knowledge in providing leadership and support to staff with diverse experience and education levels.
4. Meets individually with staff on a periodic basis to provide support and feedback.
5. Is accountable and knowledgeable of NJDCF childcare licensing. 
6. Must be able to pass a background check. Consisting of two NJDCF required checks and two organizational checks.
7. Annually completes 20 hours of training, as required by NJDCF.
8. Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test at the employer’s request and comply with a “Drug Free” policy.
9. Must be able to provide a valid (acceptable) identification for the completion of the employment eligibility verification information in accordance with the I-9. 
10. Flexible and able to adapt to changes in the work environment. 
11. Have access to reliable transportation to commute, to and from work to program locations, and for activities (such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the immediate area.)
12. An understanding of the Club’s mission and values. 
13. Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, and work effectively under stressful situations.
14. Ability to understand and carry out varied instruction and procedures with minimal supervision. 
15. Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit excellent relationship-building skills with all levels of employees, management, and students (families). 
16. Reviews staff lesson plans and provides feedback in a constructive and supportive manner.
17. Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
18. Communicate directly with parents/ guardians in discussing and addressing students’ issues/ concerns. 
19. Knowledgeable in creating Google Forms, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.
20. Manage completion of all PARS, AIR, APR, and Daxko data entry 

 

Physical Demands: 

 

Standing, walking, run/ jog (occasionally during program), leaning, bending, sitting. Must be able to lift 30lbs.

 

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities): 

 

The essential function or duties are provided for illustration only and may include other reasonable tasks as assigned for the good of the Club. 

1. Assists in leading, managing, and supervising BGC staff at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and any other added sites.
2. Able to manage groups of students in the out of school time environment.     
3. Approach to work is one of that is supportive, nurturing, and inclusive for all.
4. Arrive daily for scheduled workday on time and prepared for work shift. 
5. Must clock in, or complete time sheet daily upon arrive and at the end of the work shift.
6. Does not use personal electronic devices during work shift (i.e. cellphone, earphones, etc.)
7. Maintains a professional appearance by dressing in business attire 
8. Conducts business using a customer centered approach.
9. Holds/ helps organize regular staff meetings.  
10. Participates, in staff meetings, surveys, questionnaires as needed by the program or organization.
11. Assists Program Director as needed to ensure the successful outcome of the Club’s operations, mission, and grant requirements.
12. Contribute to creating a positive Club environment that facilitates the achievement of youth 

development outcomes. A. Academic Success B. Good Character & Citizenship C. Healthy Lifestyles.

1. Manages student and staff conflict, problems, and emergencies, analyze situations, comprehends problems and draws a reliable conclusion taking appropriate action without waiting for direction. 
2. Helps organize/ presents to school community, school board, parents as needed. 
3. Help plan parent events, advisory board meetings, etc.
4. Acts as a role model by their actions in both their professional and private life.

13. As a role model, provides members guidance and mentoring to help them make appropriate choices regarding their educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, and career decisions.

14. Contributes to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for members. 

15. Contributes to ensuring that facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained.

16. Maintain confidentiality of members, employees, and Club information. 

17. Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including: Daily attendance, incident reports, etc. on Daxko and any other data management system that is required. 

18. Reports any suspected abuse to the proper authorities, to ensure that the proper steps in reporting and documentation are completed.

19. Adheres to all policies and procedures. 

20. Assume other duties as assigned. 

 

Education / Certifications:

 

College degree preferred, at minimum 90 college credits

Must attain CPR/ First Aid and Child Abuse certifications upon request.

Base hours:

 

Academic year is classified by the months between September through June.

Monday through Friday between 10:00am-6:00pm (7.5 work schedule plus 30-minute lunch) 

 

Summer is considered between June through August. Summer work schedule can vary to accommodate the summer program hours. A typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am through 4:00pm.

 

Working conditions: 

 

These tasks are to be performed primarily at  Thomas Jefferson School, in Lodi NJ. There will be frequent visit to the other site, Wallington JR/SR High School . Occasional visits to other BGC  sites, offsite trips, activities, meetings/trainings may require the site coordinator to work offsite. The Site Coordinator will regularly communicate with all staff, students, teaching staff, and parents/guardians/ families. 

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The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is dedicated to providing programs and services in a safe, supervised environment, to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens.

 

• Contact: Paula Benjamin, Program Director, pbenjamin@bgcclifton.org 

 

• Position and description: Teen Coordinator  Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of teenagers? Do you have the energy, creativity, and dedication to inspire the next generation of leaders? The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is seeking a dynamic Teen Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to design and lead exciting programs that empower teens to achieve academic success, give back to their communities, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and talents to a vibrant, supportive community, we want to hear from you!

• The Teen Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising programs and activities for teenagers aged 13-18. This role aims to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for teens to develop their academic, social, and leadership skills.

 

• Location: Clifton, NJ

 

• Salary Range: $42,000 – $46,000

 

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