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Youth Enrichment Director

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Akron, OH, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. General administration of Before and After School Enrichment (BASE), Summer Day Camp, Fun & Snow Day programs. This position works directly with support staff to ensure all programs meet and exceed expectations. This position must understand Y member engagement strategies, fundraising and new program development. The director will incorporate caring, honesty, faith, respect and responsibility into all aspects of the program.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Create a vibrant cause-centered culture for staff and volunteers.
  • Staff Development: Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, coach and evaluate staff. Lead and supervise the assistant child care director. Plan and conduct monthly staff meetings.
  • Program/Curriculum development: Oversee the following: Before and After School Enrichment including several off-site locations, days off school, day camp and snow day programs. Responsibilities include developing curriculum and lessons to meet or exceed school content standards, ordering materials and supplies.
  • Membership/Program Development: Create and facilitate informational materials and brochures as needed for promotional and public relations used in conjunction with branch marketing plans.
  • Volunteer Development: Uses techniques and strategies for involving members and guests as volunteers. Implement Parent Volunteer committee.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement recovery strategies; seek member/participant feedback through semiannual evaluations, work towards Mission Driven Quality Promise award.
  • Financial Development: Support financial activities of the branch including the Annual Giving Campaign and United Way.
  • Budget Management: Develops, administers and controls all program department budgets to meet or exceed budget targets. Work continually to secure new funding sources. Responsible for collections and following our collection policy.
  • Facility Management: Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep and organization of all areas, including off site locations.
  • Strategic Planning: Actively participate in the planning process for the branch.
  • Recordkeeping: Monitors child payment records, purchasing procedures, financial aid, Title XX, USDA, daily attendance, volunteer database, volunteer hours, staff records and payroll. Responsible for Title XX and USDA reporting.
  • State Licensing: Stay current and insure compliance with state licensing regulations.
  • Step Up To Quality: Maintain star ratings at all sites and fulfill all Step Up to Quality requirements. Work on increasing star ratings at sites.
  • Character Development: Implementation of YMCA character development Initiative in all areas of responsibility.
  • Risk Management: Ensure the safety of staff and members using resources from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, Westbend Insurance, and other applicable risk management partners.
  • Program Team: Serves on the branch leadership staff team. This includes bi-weekly management meetings, supporting team projects, active participation in your focus group and other assignments as delegated by supervisor.
Educational Background: 
Degree in child development or early childhood education preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Candidate will possess qualifications as an administrator for childcare programs in accordance with ODJFS.
  • Must have 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention are required to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • Must be committed to YMCA mission, values and philanthropic efforts.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $13.00 - $15.00

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: 
May 2 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit