Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Development and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Association Director of Family Services will provide leadership and direction to Association programs in the areas of program quality and innovation. Programs will include both branch and Association programs in the areas of Day Camp, Before/Afterschool, Middle School and Holiday Camps (Spring and Winter).
Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead the implementation of program strategies, quality initiatives, and innovation throughout organizational culture and operations, with a focus on Day Camp, Before/Afterschool, Middle School and Holiday Camps (Spring and Winter).
- Lead Family Services Program Management team structure to ensure execution on association strategy and initiatives.
- Work with branch directors to develop and grow quality programs and identify best practices, ensuring innovation and relevance of programs.
- Lead training and development for all leadership and counselors in assigned program areas.
- Lead development of curriculum to deliver consistent core activities.
- Involvement in appropriate volunteer meetings and strategic planning sessions.
- Provide leadership to program management teams related to program development, staff training program quality standards development, quality audits, and resource development.
- Provide counsel and communication to branch executive leadership and guide the development of all branch family services initiatives.
- Provide interim leadership support to branches in transition of program leadership, as required.
- Support analysis and planning in program areas as directed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with like organizations to position the YMCA of Greater Charlotte as a leader in program development.
- Research and engage in continuing educations to stay current in program development innovation and trends.
Educational Background:
A four-year college degree in related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with proven success in administration, management, supervision, program development and planning in YMCA camping or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in program design.
- Possess excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse populations and all levels of management, employees, volunteers and members.
- Supervisory skills and a record of sound judgment, initiative and independent thinking.
- Enthusiastic personality with the ability to develop harmonious relationships with staff, members, volunteers and community leaders.
- Extensive management experience in community relations, strategic planning, project management and staff selection and training.
- Be self-directed and able to work effectively and independently with little supervision.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability
- Intermediate computer skills. Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn organization specific applications.
- Certified in infant and Child CPR, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid, or ability to obtain required training certifications as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit for extended periods of time
- Kneeling
- Standing
- Push, pull and lift up to 30 lb.
- Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
- Ability to travel as needed
- Ability to communicate in English, written and oral.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $47,607.00 - $59,509.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 10 2018
Active Until:
Jan 10 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit