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School Age Services Program Director II

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Dallas, TX, USA
Full-time

Seeking a Program Director II in our School Age Services department to be a leader and role model for the staff who run our programs...

We are currently looking for a Program Director II in our School Age Services department to be a leader and role model for the staff who run our programs and who can ensure that we deliver a high quality of programming to all participants.The Program Director will manage the daily operations of 9-10 afterschool sites and 2-3 day camp programs and will directly supervise approximately 20 staff and indirectly supervise approximately 50 staff members. He/she will ensure quality programming and experiences for children and families while striving to reach licensing capacity at all sites and expand to additional schools. The Program Director must ensure that each site meets the licensing requirements with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The Program Director plays a critical role ensuring quality in the programs, curriculum, and training and will assist a team in developing creative, enriching activities for daily lessons. They are responsible for managing the financial responsibilities associated with the afterschool and day camp programs such as purchasing and fee collection.

The incumbent must be able to build and maintain relationships to ensure branch staff have an understanding, appreciation and enthusiasm for the afterschool and day camp programs; maintain strong relationships with district administrators, principals and office staff; ensure that parents and school district personnel are highly satisfied with the YMCA afterschool and day camp programs; and ensure that children have positive outcomes as a result of their participation in the YMCA programs. The Program Director will support the mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas by promoting the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and promote mental and physical well-being for children and families.

This position will work primarily on site in Waxahachie and is required toreport to the office in Irving/Coppell approximately two days per week.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manage the daily operations of 9-10 afterschool sites and 2-3 day camp programs
  • Directly supervise approximately 20 staff and indirectly supervise approximately 50 staff members
  • Ensure quality programming and experiences for children and families
  • Strive to reach licensing capacity at all sites and expand to additional schools
  • Ensure that each site meets the licensing requirements with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
  • Ensure quality in the programs, curriculum, and training and will assist a team in developing creative, enriching activities for daily lessons
  • Manage the financial responsibilities associated with the afterschool and day camp programs such as purchasing and fee collection
  • Build and maintain relationships to ensure branch staff have an understanding, appreciation and enthusiasm for the afterschool and day camp programs; maintain strong relationships with district administrators, principals and office staff; ensure that parents and school district personnel are highly satisfied with the YMCA afterschool and day camp programs; and ensure that children have positive outcomes as a result of their participation in the YMCA programs
  • Support the mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas by promoting the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and promote mental and physical well-being for children and families
Educational Background: 
Preferred applicants will have a BS/BA degree and/or will currently hold Child Care License through TDFPS. Incumbent must have First Aid, CPR, BBP certifications as well as Child Abuse Awareness and Sexual Harassment Trainings within 30 days of hire date.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in management, education or business; with 1 or more years of experience in multi-unit management.
  • They must have strong skills in planning, recruitment, customer service and program development.
  • They must have a demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individuals as business unit leaders.
  • Applicants must be qualified to meet the Director qualifications for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
  • Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to manage a budget and a demonstrated ability to grow afterschool and day camp enrollment.
  • Applicants must have dependable transportation to make site visits and be available to work flexible hours as needed for the success of the program.
  • Proven success in a business development role, with strong emphasis on building collaborations and partnerships to meet community needs is important.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software is critical. Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment, often requires multiple meetings daily, and work at off-site locations.
  • Visual acuity is required for reading computer screens and/or documents and making changes as necessary. Strong interpersonal/human relations skills are critical.
  • It would be helpful if the person in this position were able to drive a bus in the event a bus driver was out, so it is preferred (not mandatory) that the candidate be willing to obtain CDL licensing.
  • In order to do this a person must be 21 and must not have any restrictions that would prevent them from legally or safely operating a vehicle.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00

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: 
Nov 1 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit