Executive Director

Overview:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern

Massachusetts, serving more than 2,500 youth annually from infancy to adulthood from nearly 50 zip codes

at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, 100-acre Camp Riverside property, and at several community

extension sites across the region. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy

bodies and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments"

to ensure that every child in need of support, opportunity, and belonging has a positive place to spend their

out-of-school hours. We hold an intrinsic belief that every child deserves an equal chance to pursue the

American Dream – to have a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential to achieve a great future.

The Executive Director is a proven, motivated, and cause-driven professional with a passion for youth

development, high-quality programming, and staff development. Reporting to the Vice President of

Childcare Impact, the Executive Director possesses exemplary relationship-building, project management,

and communications skills, and will demonstrate collaborative and mentorship-minded leadership while

employing an entrepreneurial, solutions-minded, and results-oriented approach to ensure the success of a

multi-faceted Club operation with various high-impact, evidence-based programs and services.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Clubhouse and providing creative,

flexible, consistent, responsive, transparent, and accountable leadership to promote the mission, vision,

values, and strategic direction of the organization. The Executive Director will mentor, supervise, and

evaluate three full-time team members and numerous part-time team members.

The Executive Director will exhibit skills as a dynamic operational professional with experience in planning,

leading, and supervising focused youth and/or community programs. Key areas of responsibility include

leading the development and implementation of high-quality after-school and summer programs for ages 5-

13; ensuring effective communication and collaboration with Clubhouse leadership and direct service staff

engaged in programming; building community relations to drive average daily participation and parent

engagement; and asset/resource management. The Executive Director will uphold a commitment to

building a contagious culture for all key stakeholders by strengthening member and family engagement via

program quality, impactful special events, consistent communication, and innovative approaches.

The Executive Director will lead efforts to deliver an accessible, inclusive, empowering, and safe Club

• experience – from a member’s first point of contact with the Club to their ongoing daily engagement through
  

the years. The Executive Director must exude professionalism and approachable confidence in the

• knowledge of Club programming goals, best practices, and policies that promote safety, quality, and
  

impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list below includes essential functions that may or may not be assigned to an individual within this role.

They are, however, all areas of focus that fall under the umbrella of this position. These duties do not

necessarily constitute a full list of responsibilities.

Program Development & Leadership

● Create an environment that highlights the achievement of youth and promotes a sense of

competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence.

● Ensure the safe, efficient, and effective daily operation of the Clubhouse, including oversight of all

staff, facilities, and program activities through effective leadership and supervision of the full and

part-time staff team.

● Establish and implement an annual Clubhouse operating plan, working with staff, volunteers, and

Club management to develop schedules, processes, goals, and timelines.

● As a member of the program leadership team, work in partnership with the VP and other EDs to

develop and implement a comprehensive continuum of programs aimed at deploying Boys & Girls

Clubs of America’s “Formula for Impact” consisting of programs that promote Academic Success,

Health & Well-being, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness.

● Develop and deploy program monitoring and evaluation tools and processes to ensure intended

outcomes and impact for youth.

● Ensure the implementation of comprehensive youth development and enrichment programs that

include high-impact opportunities for leadership and personal development, and which elevate

youth through innovative and creative techniques.

● Maintain professional and technical knowledge of standards and licensing requirements of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, local municipalities, and licensing bodies in support of our work.

Youth & Partner Engagement

● Work with the cabinet and senior leadership staff teams to maintain and expand relationships with

partner organizations, volunteers, and other community partners to promote program effectiveness.

● Consult with parents concerning member achievement, behavioral concerns, program participation,

referral services, etc.

● Work with Club Support Center staff to develop and maintain public relations to increase the

visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.

Program Administration & Operations Management

● Clubs serve young people when they need us most, this includes nights and weekends. The

Executive Director’s work schedule includes early evenings daily.

● Establish staff performance objectives and supervise and evaluate Program Directors and direct

reports with consistency, transparency, equity, and accountability.

● Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training and professional development of all full and

part-time staff with the Clubhouse to support organizational goals for employee development and

retention to promote quality and consistency.

● Maintain a safe and healthy Clubhouse environment, ensuring that members are safe, and all

facilities, equipment, and supplies are well maintained and operational.

● Support marketing efforts for recruitment and retention of members and programs in partnership

with the Director of Marketing & Communications.

● Develop and implement strategies to best utilize our facilities as a community resource and

revenue center during non-programming hours (rentals, community events etc.).

Qualifications:

● Understanding of and deep appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of Boys & Girls Clubs

of Metro South and the respective roles of all stakeholder groups.

● BA/BS preferred from an accredited college or university in business, education, non-profit

management, or a related field.

● A deep understanding of school-age licensed childcare programs and Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care regulations. Preference will be given to

candidates with a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

● Minimum three years of experience in leadership with an emphasis on youth

development/recreational business operations, growth and development, community involvement,

relationship building, program/business line development, employee selection, supervision and

development, and daily enterprise management preferred.

● Two years of experience in facility management is preferred but not required.

● Deep knowledge of program planning, administration, and organizational design.

● Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team of direct service staff.

● Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management experience, including the

ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines in a cross-functional, team-based

environment.

● Demonstrated resource management, budgeting, and analytical skills – including the ability to

compile and analyze data for planning and reporting purposes.

● Technological proficiency, including a command of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with

using a database to track and extract information.

● Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in

front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at

community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.

● Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track

record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all

socioeconomic backgrounds.

● Commitment to professionalism includes high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work

ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.

● Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals

and take ownership for results.

● Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

● Willing to provide leadership daily in a normal eight-hour day and occasional night and weekend

hours. This position does not provide remote work options.

● Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training

timelines.

● This position requires a valid driver’s license and will require frequent local travel.

Please email your cover letter and resume to sfagundes@bgcmetrosouth.org

Salary Range:

$80,000-$90,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Life, 401k, AFLAC Supplemental Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Program

Discounts, etc.

Anticipated Search Process:

 Job Announced: April 14, 2026

 Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis through: May 22, 2026

 Selection made: Mid-June

 Start Date (anticipated): Early July

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this

classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,

qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough

background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Location

Brockton, MA, USA42.083434-71.018379USMA