The Director of Child Watch & Enrichment, reporting directly to the Executive Director, has primary responsibility in administering all functions related to Child Watch, Parent’s Night Out, and Youth and Adult Enrichment programs. This includes ensuring an exceptional customer experience for our members and program participants. All programs will be administered in a manner which is consistent with YMCA goals and policies. This includes the careful selection and development of staff, developing and implementing the program content, budget development, sound fiscal management, evaluation, safety control, marketing and advertising, and planning for future growth. Director must adhere to all policies and must exemplify the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA values of Faith, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. This employee must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including most weekends and holidays as needed. Must adhere to Risk Management and safety practices; be courteous and respectful to all staff and participants.
- Responsible for all aspects of the Child Watch, Parent’s Night Out, Youth and Adult Enrichment programs for the Association
- Responsible for all aspects of the AMA YMCA Mobile Y and for ensuring it is regularly utilized in our YMCA branches and in our community to build quality and fun experiences for our participants and community members
- Responsible for maintaining program, budgets, and staff of all related programs
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff to ensure quality daily administration, program, planning, implementation, and staff/child ratios
- Ensure quality programs, curriculum and training, as well as expand programs within the community in accordance with the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s strategic and operational plans
- Ensure YMCA program standards are met and all safety procedures are followed
- Maintain proper and accurate records and departmental files
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with branch leadership, members, and program participants
- Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations and businesses in order to maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery areas
- Assist with association marketing efforts to support Child Watch, PNO, adult and family enrichment and all assigned programs
- Recruit and develop volunteers
- Provide leadership to the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign as assigned
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience leading and supervising adult, youth and family programs
- Must have a valid driver license
- Possess the ability to acquire a CDL
- Excellent verbal and written communication, strong background in program administration, training and marketing
- Must have strong skills in planning, organizing, problem solving, relationship building, recruiting, customer service, and program development
- Possess strong skills in managing multiple priorities with attention to detail
- Must pass Criminal Background Check and MVR- Motor Vehicle (must have insurable driver’s record)
- Establish plans for expansion of programs and services with overall YMCA objectives
- Ability to meet the needs of members and the community.
- Ensure all risk management and emergency procedures are followed
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer skills necessary to perform the duties of the job
- Must be able to work effectively with a diversity of people, different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and all ages. Interacts regularly with parents, volunteer, staff and other community leaders.
- Must have and maintain current CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens training and other trainings required.
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00