Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Coventry, RI, United States
Full-time

The Westwood YMCA is a branch of the YMCA of Pawtucket. The Westwood YMCA is not your traditional brick and mortar recreational facility. Instead, it’s a YMCA “without walls.” It consists of 80-acres of preserved woodlands and an approximate 300-acre pristine lake, making it Rhode Island’s premiere outdoor recreational resource center, where members and visitors can go swimming, boating, camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking and sailing.

The Westwood YMCA staff operates a wildly popular day camp known for a variety of activities that give children the chance to learn new skills, make friends and increase their self-esteem and confidence.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • 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 fund raising activities and special events.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of two to three years related experience required. Supervisory experience required.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $36,929.00 - $41,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20374&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Jan 7 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit