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Program Director

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Camp Pendleton North, CA, USA
Full-time

The Director of Programs is a full-time position and is responsible for all aspects of the family and child development programs of the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton, CA branch under the direction of the Executive Director. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages all aspects of the family, child development, and recreation programs for the branch to include, but not limited to staffing, training, curriculum development, program operation and licensing compliance, participant health and safety, staff annual appraisals and ensuring clientele satisfaction. 
  • Interviews program staff candidates and verify that the individuals meet minimum professional, education and background check requirements.  Hire staff members in consultation with the Executive Director and Human Resource Manager.
  • Assists Executive Director in the development of the annual budget for all programs, to include a comparison-based program fee schedule.  Upon approval, implement and manage the program budget and track performance.  Identify significant variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain budgetary goals.
  • Evaluates staff performance and document annually utilizing Personnel Performance Appraisals.  Ensure annual review is conducted in accordance with National Headquarters guidelines.

Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintains accurate and timely record keeping for all program staff and enrollee personnel requirements to include, but not limited to petty cash, program fees, and registrations.  Ensure personnel policies, records and files meet audit expectations of National Headquarters.
  • Prepares a monthly report for the Board of Management meetings. Attend all Board of Management meetings.
  • Coordinates with community partners and develop outcome measures that accurately document program success and impact on the local military community.
  • Develop and implement staff schedule that optimizes personnel usage while maximizing program efficiency.
  • Coordinates with the Marketing Manager in the advertisement and marketing of the family and child development programs resulting in optimum enrollment.  Advocate and promote the program with military community, schools and support organizations.
  • Seeks and develops expansion and new programs.
  • Substitute teaching if necessary.
  • Ensures that the Branch is in compliance with all requests from National Headquarters and meets all stated deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to maintain thorough, accurate, and retrievable files.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of branch information.
  • Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
  •  Team player; motivated to achieve personal and organization goals.
  •  Strong interpersonal/human relations skills and able to deal with a wide range of relationships and situations. Must be able to negotiate and resolve conflict effectively in a professional and positive demeanor.
  • Adheres to ASYMCA’s organizational policies and procedures.
Educational Background: 
Graduate degree in Education or Child Development related fields (such as, but not limited to elementary education, or recreation) from a college or university;
Bachelor's degree in Education or Child Development related field (such as,but not limited to elementary education, or recreation) from a college or university.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Supervisory experience and skills in curriculum, program and resource development.
  • Exceptional reliability.  Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Able to travel, as required.
  • Able to successfully pass a background check.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

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: 
Mar 7 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit