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. The Branch Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire (55 Bradley Street location) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations to ensure a safe, engaging, and outcome-driven environment for youth. This role combines leadership with hands-on management, guiding high-quality programs that support youth development while fostering a positive and inclusive Club experience.
The Director leads, mentors, and develops staff, ensuring strong team performance and adherence to childcare licensing and safety standards. They manage facility operations, budgeting, and administrative systems while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Equally important, the Director builds meaningful relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders, enhancing the Club’s visibility and impact.
This position is ideal for a motivated professional who is passionate about youth development, excels in leadership and relationship-building, and is committed to strengthening both programs and community connections.
This is a salaried, exempt position.
Leadership
-Establishes Branch programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and creates an outcome-driven Club experience.
-Promotes and stimulates program participation; registers new members and participates in their club orientation process; provides guidance and role modeling to members.
-Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
-Ensures that all BGCA safety requirements are implemented and followed.
-Ensures a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Resource Development
-Participates in the grant application process, providing ideas for funding programs and other services.
-Assists with fundraising events and initiatives.
-Develops and increases the visibility of the Club programs through daily schedule posting, event announcements, and dissemination of information through advertising, flyers, and press releases.
-Assists in donor development and retention.
Relationships/Partnership Development/Public Relations
-Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisors to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.
-Maintains professional contact with community members, community leaders and organizations, Club parents, and others to assist in resolving situations and in order to develop and maintain partnerships.
-Develops and maintains public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.
Management & Administration
-Evaluates and reports on the Branch programs and progress once a month.
-Spearheads recruitment, retention, and public outreach efforts for partners, volunteers, members, and parents.
-Reports on grants as needed.
-Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including the use of facilities by outside groups.
-Effectively manages a budget; controls expenditures against the budget.
-Assists in delivering Finance Department communications to the parents regarding collections and/or other questions/concerns.
-Compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.
-Recruits, manages, and provides career development opportunities for branch staff and volunteers.
-Conducts regular staff meetings.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Purchases or approves the purchase of supplies and equipment.
2.Works with staff on special events to carry out programs in all departments.
3.Exercises authority in problems relating to members; utilizes the guidance and discipline plan.
4.Required to drive Club van/short bus occasionally.
5.Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or the Human Resources Department.
6.Required to obtain Food Safety certification.
7.Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of the facility. May need to assist with cleaning and organizing.
8.Occasional travel for meetings/ trainings, etc., may be required.
9.Assumes other duties as assigned.
·Four-year degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
·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 of experience working with children in a licensed child care
program, recreation program, or elementary school.
·Must be 21 years of age or older.
·Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
·Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
·Ability to recruit, train, supervise and motivate staff.
·Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary problems.
·Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
·Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents, and community leaders.
·Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
·Occasional travel for meetings/ trainings, etc., may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position may require prolonged periods of standing; some lifting and/or pushing of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
• All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit to an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First Advantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
•This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs. Any such mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement. For further information, see the policies of the BGCCNNH on this topic.
To learn more about our organization please visit www.nhyouth.org.
We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement (403B) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Discount
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.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.
