Unit Director

Unit Director

Location: Milbank Reports To: Chief Operating Officer Classified: Full Time, Exempt Pay Range: $60,000–$70,000 Based On Experience
Mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Job Summary: The Unit Director leads day-to-day operations, public relations, and crisis management for all Units, Extensions, and Community Impact Sites in their assigned community. They serve as the face of the Club locally, ensure implementation of the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development, and oversee Club policy compliance, programming, safety, and culture. The Unit Director engages regularly with parents, staff, and the administrative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership & Facility Management
Staff Leadership & Human Resources
Youth Development & Member Services
Community Engagement & Public Relations
Event, Program & Grant Oversight
Fiscal Accountability
Administrative
Employment Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated experience working with youth preschool through 12th grade
Proven management and supervisory experience, ideally in a youth-serving or nonprofit environment
Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable
Positive, solutions-oriented outlook
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Deep understanding of youth development principles and behavior management aligned with the Club's core values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, high expectations, and safety
Ability to provide both immediate and reflective feedback that supports positive youth development
Physical Requirements:
Capacity to observe, interact with, and communicate effectively among youth, staff, volunteers, and parents to ensure a safe and supportive Club environment
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during a shift
Ability to safely operate general office equipment (computers, phones, copiers)
This position is safety-sensitive and requires consistent awareness of and responsiveness to the safety of all Club members
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace! All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class. The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation.