Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Youth and Family Programs Director will be directly responsible for the administration and program management of all Before School Care, Holiday and Day Camps, Sports, Family Programs, Stay ‘N Play and Interactive Zone areas. This position will provide visionary leadership in the development of new programs and will operate in accordance with the Association Gold Book, maintaining high standards of quality in all programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Plans, develops and implements Before School Care, Holiday and Day Camps, Sports, Family Programs, Stay N’ Play and Interactive Zone areas
- Provides strong leadership and support for attaining association goals and objectives
- Provides strong fiscal management in all areas of responsibility
- Manages and provide leadership to Before School Care, Holiday and Day Camps, Sports, Family Programs, Stay ‘N Play and Interactive Zone areas
- Manages and provides leadership to existing and potential new youth programs
- Manages payroll and schedules of staff with in the program area
- Monitors the achievements of established program objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are the highest quality programs and services
- Monitors the budget and exercises necessary controls to assure operations are carried out in a balanced fiscal position. Includes collection of program fees
- Responsible for purchase, inventory and delivery of all program related supplies
- Responsible for program promotion and increasing enrollment numbers in above mentioned programs, including distribution of marketing materials
- Maintains administrative paperwork of participant files, staff lesson plans, program evaluations and licensing visit feedback.
- Regularly conducts both formal and informal program evaluations by capturing parent and child feedback
- Responds to all parent, agency and community inquiries within 24 hours of receiving
- Responsible for being branch expert on state licensing requirements for youth programs, site is in compliance with state and local regulations
- Provides leadership for licensed summer camp and out of school camps
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with school officials: principals, custodial staff, support staff and key partners to gain support for above programs
- Ensures the YMCA of South Hampton Roads quality program guidelines are adhered to as outlined in the Gold Book
- Participates in association Design Teams and trainings
- Participates in branch staff, program and department meetings
- Assists in Recruiting, Training, Supervising, and Evaluating all staff and volunteers in related programs Conducts all appropriate staff trainings and meetings
- Meets all agreed upon deadlines both in family center and association
- Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment
- Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
- Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Incorporates character development within the activities of each program
- Maintains healthy and continual communication with supervisor
- Monitors facility by serving as Manager on Duty during nights and weekends as assigned
- Assists in the leadership of family center special events
- Participates in successful Annual Support Campaign; Active leadership required in staff giving and community gifts division
- Communicates the YMCA mission and objectives to the community
- Responsible for all staff coverage related to areas of responsibility: Any areas not covered must be covered by the Youth and Family Programs Director
- Ensures programs are made according to the wants, needs and interests of the Family
- Creates opportunities for members/participants to form small communities and meaningful relationships
- Plans and administers regular staff meetings with department Staff
- Other job duties assigned by Executive Director
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent preferred required
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum two years of programmatic experience as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs
- Strong human relation and communication skills to facilitate positive relationships with participants, members and staff
- CDL (commercial drivers’ license) or must be able to attain within 6 months of hire
- YMCA Team Leadership Certification preferred
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Complete all new employee trainings assigned including Blood borne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention; CPR/First-Aid/Oxygen Administration and Medication Administration certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Must be site director qualified and able to substitute when needed
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards for a licensed childcare center director (at minimum), including continuing education/training hours. Completion of YMCA certifications as defined by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift and pull 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, run and climb unassisted
- Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications
- Must be able to perform the duties of direct reports
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $34,111.00 - $38,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 27 2018
Active Until:
Aug 27 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit