Senior Director, Ladders for Leaders
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Alignment (BGCA Workforce Readiness Framework)
Lead multiyear strategic plans for Ladders for Leaders, ensuring alignment with BGCA’s Life & Workforce Readiness competencies and club wide goals.
Ensure equitable access to career-connected learning and high-quality workforce readiness programming.
Serve as a visible, respected program leader internally and across the broader community.
Employer Partnerships & Work-Based Learning
Develop and sustain employer partnerships offering internships, mentorships, job shadows, certifications, and other experiential learning—core BGCA readiness experiences.
Collaborate with industry partners to design meaningful teen work experiences that build employability skills and industry relevant competencies.
Youth Development & Skill Building
Ensure Programming Builds The Following BGCA Aligned Competencies
Foundational Skills: communication, collaboration, problem solving, self-management.
Employability Skills: interview preparation, résumé development, networking, workplace professionalism.
Career Knowledge: exposure to career pathways, industry mentors, and aligned postsecondary options.
Work-Based Learning: paid internships, job shadows, project-based learning, and certification opportunities—highlighted as advanced services in BGCA’s framework.
Staff Leadership & Talent Development
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff, interns, and seasonal team members.
Build team capacity through training aligned with BGCA’s youth development standards, trauma informed practices, and workforce readiness competencies.
Student Recruitment, Engagement & Retention
Lead recruitment strategies across BGCAA Clubs, high schools, and community partners.
Ensure inclusive, culturally responsive programming reflecting BGCA’s emphasis on equitable access to career pathways.
Foster belonging and support teens in developing future plans aligned to their interests and strengths.
Data, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Use BGCA tools and workforce outcomes to monitor progress, track skill gains, and assess the impact of employer partnerships.
Implement continuous quality improvement practices aligned with BGCA standards.
Resource Development Partnership
Collaborate with BGCAA’s development team by providing data, impact stories, and program insights.
Participate in donor meetings, funder visits, and community presentations as needed.
Requirements
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of ten years previous management experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively to the public.
Ability to deal effectively with members in all types of situations, including discipline problems.
Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
Demonstrated ability in working with youth, parents, and community leaders.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc.
Ability to meet physical demands of working with children.
Summary The Senior Director, Ladders for Leaders leads a BGCAA’s flagship workforce readiness initiative, ensuring young people gain the competencies, experiences, and confidence necessary for long-term success. This role integrates BGCA’s Life & Workforce Readiness Framework—which includes foundational skills, employability skills, career knowledge, and work-based learning experiences—throughout program planning and execution.
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Strategic Leadership & Program Alignment (BGCA Workforce Readiness Framework)
Lead multiyear strategic plans for Ladders for Leaders, ensuring alignment with BGCA’s Life & Workforce Readiness competencies and club wide goals.
Ensure equitable access to career-connected learning and high-quality workforce readiness programming.
Serve as a visible, respected program leader internally and across the broader community.
Employer Partnerships & Work-Based Learning
Develop and sustain employer partnerships offering internships, mentorships, job shadows, certifications, and other experiential learning—core BGCA readiness experiences.
Collaborate with industry partners to design meaningful teen work experiences that build employability skills and industry relevant competencies.
Youth Development & Skill Building
Ensure Programming Builds The Following BGCA Aligned Competencies
Foundational Skills: communication, collaboration, problem solving, self-management.
Employability Skills: interview preparation, résumé development, networking, workplace professionalism.
Career Knowledge: exposure to career pathways, industry mentors, and aligned postsecondary options.
Work-Based Learning: paid internships, job shadows, project-based learning, and certification opportunities—highlighted as advanced services in BGCA’s framework.
Staff Leadership & Talent Development
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff, interns, and seasonal team members.
Build team capacity through training aligned with BGCA’s youth development standards, trauma informed practices, and workforce readiness competencies.
Student Recruitment, Engagement & Retention
Lead recruitment strategies across BGCAA Clubs, high schools, and community partners.
Ensure inclusive, culturally responsive programming reflecting BGCA’s emphasis on equitable access to career pathways.
Foster belonging and support teens in developing future plans aligned to their interests and strengths.
Data, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Use BGCA tools and workforce outcomes to monitor progress, track skill gains, and assess the impact of employer partnerships.
Implement continuous quality improvement practices aligned with BGCA standards.
Resource Development Partnership
Collaborate with BGCAA’s development team by providing data, impact stories, and program insights.
Participate in donor meetings, funder visits, and community presentations as needed.
Requirements
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of ten years previous management experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively to the public.
Ability to deal effectively with members in all types of situations, including discipline problems.
Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
Demonstrated ability in working with youth, parents, and community leaders.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc.
Ability to meet physical demands of working with children.
Summary The Senior Director, Ladders for Leaders leads a BGCAA’s flagship workforce readiness initiative, ensuring young people gain the competencies, experiences, and confidence necessary for long-term success. This role integrates BGCA’s Life & Workforce Readiness Framework—which includes foundational skills, employability skills, career knowledge, and work-based learning experiences—throughout program planning and execution.
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