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Director - Youth Programs

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Full-time

Are you interested in working with a Cause Driven organization?   Do you have a collaborative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public? Would you like to join an organization that believes in strengthening the foundation of our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility?

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking a Director of Youth Programming. The Director of Youth Programs will provide association-wide supervision and leadership for the Learn & Play, Enrichment and Preschool Programs by creating, implementing, and evaluating curriculum for all centers and program areas.  This position will ensure all programs are of high quality and all expectations are being met. This position will work within the Youth and Family Development Department, collaborating to identify gaps, determines new programming opportunities and ensures consistency in safety, staff training and quality across all youth program areas.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate designated staff according to association policies.
  • Create, implement, and ensure high quality programs in all areas.
  • Provide direct leadership to association Learn & Play, Enrichment and Preschool programs and staff.
  • Perform periodic audits of programs to ensure that all expectations are being met.
  • Support the Youth Director – L&P in facilitating monthly L&P coordinator meetings.
  • Consistently evaluate all trainings, policies, procedures, systems and services for efficiency and safety.
  • Ensures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Develop and monitor program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Create, evaluate, implement and enforce all policies and procedures.
  • Attend all required trainings and staff meetings.
  • Participate as a staff team leader in the YMCA annual support campaign.
  • Respond to all questions and concerns brought forth by staff and members.
  • Communicate with parents in all program areas.
  • Record monthly and annual reports on programs
  • Interact with participants and parents to build relationships.
  • Insure the proper use and cleanliness of all equipment/facilities.
  • Report any problems or concern to supervisor.
  • Ensure quality programming with an end result of program and membership retention and growth.
  • Be an active participant in the Manager on Duty Schedule when needed.
  • Assist in implementation of branch-wide events.
  • Participate in creating and implementing trimester and annual branch goals to affect increased retention.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field with minimum of 6 months FT experience or related work experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age of 21
  • Experience with children ranging in age from infancy to teens
  • 2 years supervisory experience
  • Program development and leadership skills
  • Strong public relations and communication skills
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
May 5 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit