Site Director at Boys and Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs – Palatine, Illinois

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs
Site Placement: Varies
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9am - 6pm

Are you a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, youth-centered environment? Do you love building strong teams, creating engaging programs, and making a real difference for kids and families?

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs is seeking Site Directors for our After-School Enrichment programs, to lead daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality programming for our club members. We’re currently hiring Site Directors at all levels of our programs through elementary, middle and high school.

This is more than a management role, it’s a chance to shape culture, empower staff, and create safe, enriching spaces where kids can thrive while shaping young lives, mentoring staff, strengthening families, and creating a difference in our community.

If you’re someone who thrives in a meaningful, fun, mission-driven environment, this is the role for YOU!

As a Site Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of site operations while modeling professionalism, positivity, and purpose.

Leadership & Professionalism

• Lead by example with professionalism, punctuality, and enthusiasm
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment for staff and youth
• Represent and uphold the mission and values of BGCNWS at all times

Staff Training & Development

• Train, coach, and support staff in BGCNWS mission, values, and expectations
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency preparedness standards are consistently met
• Guide staff in behavior management, communication, and professionalism
• Provide ongoing training to strengthen staff skills and program quality

Program Execution & Curriculum

• Oversee high-quality curriculum implementation that supports youth development
• Ensure staff are planning engaging daily and weekly lessons
• Track participation, curriculum effectiveness, and supply needs

Family, School & Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and school partners
• Support staff in effective communication, including challenging conversations
• Meet monthly with school leadership to review goals, progress, and improvements

Operations & Administration

• Manage staff time tracking and meet payroll deadlines
• Maintain accurate membership and staff records (MyClubHub and site binders)
• Collaborate with your Supervisor to ensure proper staffing coverage
• Oversee site budgets, supplies, and documentation
• Implement performance improvement plans and conduct staff evaluations
• Maintain thorough incident and program documentation

Mentorship & Accountability

• Mentor and support your team while holding them accountable
• Conduct performance reviews and set clear, actionable goals
• Step in when needed

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, build an incredible team, and create life-changing experiences for kids, apply today and help us build great futures, one site at a time.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Inspire

• Create a welcoming, inclusive Club environment that encourages participation and confidence
• Supervise youth during activities, offering guidance, instruction, and positive feedback
• Support youth in making healthy choices socially, emotionally, academically, and personally

Help Our Youth Thrive

• Promote participation and engagement
• Provide guidance, support, and consistent expectations
• Foster a fun, structured environment where all members can grow and succeed

Keep Things Running Smoothly

• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized program spaces
• Track daily attendance, participation, and complete required documentation (incident or behavior reports)
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are safe and well-maintained

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You get to create, lead, coach, and inspire
• Every day is different (and never boring!)
• You’ll join a passionate, supportive, mission-driven team
• You’ll make a real impact on kids, families, and your community
• You’ll be exposed to opportunities for growth
• You’ll create generational change with the youth we serve

To meet the objectives and behavior expectations as described in the employee handbook our team is committed to the following operational values:

• Innovative & Adaptable: Embracing change and creativity.
• Resourceful: Finding solutions and staying informed.
• Coachable: Being open to feedback and growth.
• Accountable: Taking responsibility and building trust.

Skills & Competencies

While some competencies are implied in the responsibilities, it would be helpful to explicitly state skills such as:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and engage groups of children effectively
• Conflict resolution and behavioral management skills
• Ability to plan and lead activities independently

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is important to set expectations for the role, such as:

• Ability to stand for long periods, engage in physical activities, and lift objects up to 10 lbs
• Working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• Need for reliable transportation between different site placements

All BGCNWS staff are required to pass a background check, have a HS diploma or GED, and 18+ years old.

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Vision/Dental
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Short-term/Long-term
• Life Insurance
• College Reimbursement Programs