Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations to the Camp, Sports, Youth programming. A strong youth development vision is essential to the success of this role. Day to day operations include associate supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, program optimization and fulfillment, and volunteer development. The Program Director is also responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and leading their associate team in superior levels of member service and engagement.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Effectively develop, supervise and implement camp, sports and youth programming and expand opportunities within the center in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Establishes and nurtures collaborative working relationships with colleagues, peers, direct reports and the consumer
- Leads recruits, hiring, training, and developing, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed within the center. Reviews and evaluates performance of direct reports. Develops strategies to motivate Associates and achieve goals. Ensures records of Associate certifications are current and complete
- May be required to perform all functions of those they supervise and maintain qualifications for Camp Director, Specialty Camp Director, Teen Director, and bus driver.
- Monitors daily and adheres to all state, local, national accreditation and Y health and safety regulations and maintains accurate records.
- Develops, produces and distributes camp information necessary to promote assigned programs in accordance with association marketing plans.
- Create opportunities for members and participants to form small communities and build meaningful relationships.
- Create and implement age appropriate activities that drive member program retention and engagement.
- Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to children and peers.
- Ensures the execution of high quality programs through innovative program development, participant/member feedback and program surveys. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Maintains high quality standards adhering to or surpassing Association standards of care and maintenance of program facility and equipment, as well as, ACA accreditation and DHMH regulations.
- Develops, directs and monitors an effective system of communication with other center leaders and effectively manages program quality through regular reviews of progress, plans and problems.
- Provides support for Association objectives including annual support campaign, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
- Attends and actively participates in Product Team Leadership meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- Implements Association best practices and policies as it relates to operations including purchasing, payroll, reporting, business management, and record keeping.
- Incorporates the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCMD Code of Conduct.
- All other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation/Health Sciences or related field is preferred
Skills/Experience:
The Program Director will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associate shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:
- At least 21 years or older
- Must have collaborative and relationship building skills
- Y Team leader certification preferred, candidates will be required to complete Team Leader Certification within two year and Multi Team Leader within 3 year.
- Experience developing and implementing camp (preferably ACA standards and State of Maryland regulations), youth and sports programming in a 1,500+ unit YMCA or equivalent. Prior experience delivering physical and social programs to seniors preferred
- Maintain all required certifications and ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
- Completion of Y Basic Training upon hire including New Association Orientation, Prevention of Child Abuse, Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens
- Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 10 2018
Active Until:
Nov 10 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit