Program Director - Child Care

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YMCA of the USA
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is hiring a Program Director for Association Childcare to develop, organize and implement high quality YMCA child care programs including Before and After School activities and Day Camps

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
  • Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in education or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications 
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community 
  • YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred
  • All YMCA employees must be certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certified (training available upon hiring)
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $34,000.00 - $38,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=23504&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Apr 24 2018
Active Until: 
May 24 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit