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Sr Program Director - Camp

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Center Executive Director, the Senior Program Director of Youth Development will be responsible for staff leadership to achieve the YMCA mission within Youth Development service areas including Summer Day Camp, School's Out Camps, Teen Programing, and assistance to Before and After School. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Senior Program Director will directly supervise seven Camp Program Directors, all of whom will assist in involving people of all ages with the YMCA. 
  • The position will include the development and administration of the department, program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff leadership, and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies. 
  • This person is responsible for a budget of $4.5 million, and has indirect oversight of 30+ camp locations and more than 500 staff.
  • Additional responsibilities include special projects, community relations/involvement, program innovation, site/program observations and providing leadership to staff in the annual campaign.
  • The Senior Program Director must understand their role in helping build relationships and a small community atmosphere among our members.
Educational Background: 
This position requires a BA/BS degree in child development, recreation, elementary education or related field and 4-5 years related experience. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Applicant must have proven management and programming skills with special emphasis on youth, as well as teen and family activities. 
  • The ability to relate to all age groups is essential. 
  • Experience with volunteers, fiscal management, and program development is also important. 
  • The need exists to be current with community trends. 
  • College education and previous experience with the YMCA or a similar agency is vital to the success in this position.
  • Due to the diversity of responsibility, a high degree of organizational ability is needed.  Strong skills are necessary in supervision, management, income production, expense control, public relations, promotion, communication skills, and record-keeping.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $44,069.00 - $55,086.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 20 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 20 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit