Director of Programs & Impact

Primary Function : Under the direction of the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Program Quality & Community Initiatives provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton's program model. This position is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based youth development programming across all Club locations while advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen youth, family, and community outcomes.

The Director leads organization-wide efforts related to program quality, trauma-informed practices, compliance, partnership development, and program evaluation. In addition, this position provides oversight of the KIND Cares Program, ensuring that youth and families have equitable access to healthcare resources, preventative services, and community-based supports that remove barriers to academic achievement, healthy development, and long-term success.

Working collaboratively with senior leadership, staff, schools, healthcare providers, funders, community organizations, and the Board of Directors, the Director develops systems that strengthen organizational effectiveness, ensure grant compliance, measure program outcomes, and advance the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton by creating pathways that lead to generational prosperity and success for every young person served.

Leadership and Quality

• Provide strategic leadership for program quality across all Club locations and affiliated sites.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve program frameworks aligned with organizational priorities and grant requirements.
• Ensure implementation of BGCD's youth development model and national program standards.
• Establish healthcare, wellness, and prevention programming integrated within the Club experience.
• Coordinate special initiatives supporting literacy, mental health, behavioral health, college and career readiness, healthy lifestyles, and family engagement.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on outcome data and participant feedback.
• Evaluate and report all program data to the leadership team.

Community Health & Family Engagement

• Oversee the KIND Cares Initiative, and serve as the primary liaison with healthcare partners, including CareSource and other community health organizations.
• Coordinate access to healthcare services including medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and preventive care for youth and families.
• Develop systems for monthly family engagement, wellness check-ins, and resource coordination.
• Coordinate family healthcare education events and wellness initiatives throughout the year.
• Procure, manage, and distribute family health resources and wellness materials.
• Identify barriers preventing families from accessing healthcare and community resources and coordinate appropriate interventions. Strategic Partnerships
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school districts, healthcare organizations, government agencies, civic organizations, and nonprofit partners.
• Represent the organization within community coalitions and professional networks.
• Serve as liaison to assigned Board committees and external advisory groups.
• Strengthen partnerships that enhance youth outcomes and organizational sustainability. Compliance, Evaluation & Reporting
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and grant requirements.
• Oversee required licensing and regulatory compliance for program sites as applicable.
• Serve as organizational lead for education grant reporting and outcome measurement.
• Develop dashboards and reports measuring program quality, participant outcomes, healthcare utilization, attendance, academic performance, and family engagement.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for organizational leadership, funders, and community partners.
• Assist with annual grant renewals and provide programmatic support for funding opportunities. Financial Management
• Assist in developing annual program budgets.
• Monitor expenditures within assigned program budgets.
• Recommend purchases supporting program quality and healthcare initiatives.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of grant-funded resources. Supervision
• Provide leadership, coaching, supervision, and performance feedback for assigned program staff, volunteers, interns, and contracted partners.
• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate volunteers.
• Maintain volunteer records and compliance documentation.
• Oversee academic recordkeeping and program documentation required for funding and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate Certified Teacher programming and educational partnerships.
• Serve as Acting Director of Operations when designated. Collaboration
• Partner with Club leadership to ensure consistent implementation of organizational program standards.
• Collaborate with the Business Office regarding budgets, purchasing, and grant expenditures.
• Work closely with Development staff to provide program outcomes supporting fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with Education staff to strengthen academic interventions and school partnerships.
• Coordinate with community healthcare providers to improve family access to services.
• Support organization-wide events, initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned Leadership and Training
• Model the mission, vision, values, and leadership expectations of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton.
• Serve as the organizational champion for trauma-informed care and program quality improvement.
• Become a certified Trauma-Informed Care coach and provide ongoing staff coaching.
• Lead implementation of the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) framework.
• Coordinate staff training on program quality, youth development best practices, trauma-informed care, healthcare awareness, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate learning communities and professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Use performance data to identify trends and develop action plans that improve organizational outcomes. Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI)
• Become knowledgeable of the YPQI tool, and ensure staff are trained in basic methods.
• Serve as the BGCD liaison in the community, which supports program quality in the YPQI framework, and communicates with the BGCD team.
• Track YPQI assessments and ensure BGCD’s active participation.
• Ensure that YPQI trainings are incorporated into the BGCD program calendar.

Relationships Internal: Maintain close contact with Club staff and volunteers to provide the best possible program delivery. External: Maintain close contact with community agencies and schools to enhance program awareness and participation.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Public Health, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Youth Development, or a closely related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Youth Development credential, Trauma-Informed Care certification, or related professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, nonprofit leadership, community health, or program management.
• Experience leading teams, as well as management of grants, compliance, strategic partnerships, and outcome measurement preferred. Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Extensive knowledge of positive youth development principles and best practices.
• Strong understanding of program quality improvement systems, including Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and implementation.
• Understanding of healthcare access, family engagement strategies, and social determinants of health.
• Knowledge of nonprofit grant compliance, reporting, and outcome measurement.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, databases, and reporting systems.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire). Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Minimal physical effort required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. However, activities will be varied due to working with youth and could require running and extended periods of standing and walking. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 25 lbs. Requires ability to use a computer, various standard and specialized software and database systems, keyboard, calculator and typical office machines. Requires travel to other Clubs and community agencies for meetings and training events.

Environmental Requirements: Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment required. Ambient temperature between 68- and 76-degrees Fahrenheit.V