The Program Director is responsible for successful operation of YMCA program and camp departments. S/he will develop, implement, and administer quality programs. S/he is responsible for overall supervision and management of program and camp staff including all aspects of hiring, training and evaluation. As an employee of the Old Colony Y, s/he will be committed to providing excellence in service for all members, clients, volunteers and fellow employees. Through the efforts of the Program Director, members will receive professional, safe care in a well maintained and friendly environment. The Program Director will demonstrate character values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility at all times.
Program/Department Responsibilities:
- Lead the program and camp teams to deliver the best possible programs, strong communication skills
- Responsible for revenue associated with summer camp and program department
- Act as Camp Director including
- Camp Licensing and understanding of all DPH regulations
- Hiring, Supervising and Training all camp staff
- Manage day to day operations of summer camp including transportation, health and safety, financials, and staff
- Develop marketing and promotions plan to ensure camp growth and success
- Develop sports programming and leagues for youth, teens and adults
- Research, develop and implement new programming to increase revenue and depth of programming.
- Outreach to wider community to develop recreation partnerships and services outside Y
- Management and negotiation of recreation services and rental contracts
- Develop summer and vacation camps, programs and/or clinics, and special events
- Formulate and monitor related budget lines
- Secure and appropriate supplies for all programs
- Responsible for gym, and birthday party bookings, schedules, etc.
- Be a member of the Management Team providing direction, goals, and branch vision to the team
- Play an active leadership role in the branch’s Annual Campaign
- Assist with branch training, be responsible for a segment of training
- Supervise program and camp staff and coordinators through weekly meetings and monthly meeting
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers following OCY standards and guidelines
- Conduct staff training/development programs
- Assume responsibilities of the other team members in their absence
- Approve payroll for all related personnel
Fiscal Responsibilities:
- Ensure collection of payments according to OCY policies and procedures
- Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, employee expense
- Assist with the development of program budgets
Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility
- Achieve the highest level of cleanliness by cleaning and/or inspecting all program areas
- Responsible for inventory of program supplies and assets
- Keep storage closets and sheds neat and safe for accessibility
- Maintain equipment for Youth programs. Repair or replace equipment when needed
Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility
- To actively participate and provide leadership for the Y’s Annual Campaign
- To promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations
- Be an active member of assigned affinity group(s)
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Current CPR certificate and 1st Aid certificate
- Proven supervisory experience.
- Minimum of two years of related experience.
- Budget experience helpful
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).