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The New Bedford YMCA is seeking an experienced applicant who will provide supervision and leadership to the program department. Responsibilities include teaching and leading a wide array of YMCA programs for preschoolers, youth and teens and families. The incumbent will also be responsible for budget development and implementation, retention, local Branch marketing, external outreach, relationship building, creating systems for quality assurance, and staff development. This position is a key member of the leadership team and has an emphasis on youth and family programming. Focus is placed on the YMCA core vales of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, as well as philosophies regarding building a healthy spirit, mind, and body.
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assists with Program Committee meetings.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Organizes and oversees program activities and events.
- Recruits and coordinates volunteers from the local community.
- Coordinates and monitors specialty summer camps.
- Organizes, and conducts leaders clubs and other teen activities and events.
- Secures facilities for program activities and events.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Three to five years of experience in youth and family programming in a recreational or YMCA setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Personal commitment to service and hospitality.
- Must maintain valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- A commitment to participate as part of an active team to ensure the success of the branch.
Salary: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00