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Family Director

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Dodge City, KS, USA
Full-time

The objective of the Family Director is to supervise and coordinate all aspects of the Childcare and Family Programs. The focus of the job is to ensure satisfaction and well-being of the members involved in the department.  The Family Director will be fully responsible for the policies regarding the school-age care, day camp, nursery and be responsible for all facility rentals and Family Fun Nights and other family and youth programs.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Implement all department policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates all Childcare programs with emphasis on meeting and exceeding State minimum standards for School Age Childcare.
  • Recruits, Trains, Supervises and Evaluates all staff to coincide with National YMCA Childcare Program and YMCA of Southwest Kansas requirements.
  • Develops and maintains department budget and all other department financial reports including participation, volunteer and scholarship numbers.
  • Coordinate and oversee all payments, scheduling of payments, billing and invoicing for Family Department.
  • Conduct quarterly meeting with your committee assignments.
  • Implement and administer new programs.
  • Commitment to the YMCA Core Values and Mission and incorporate into all programs.
  • Participate in our membership process and all other membership campaigns, promos and special events for the Y.
  • Work one lunch shift per week and one Director on Duty shift a week.
  • Attend program director’s meetings quarterly and weekly staff meetings.
  • Any other work deemed necessary by the BED or Association staff.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management, Education or a related field is preferred but not necessary.
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least two years of training or experience is needed if no degree.
  • Knowledge of child-care issues, KDHE licensing and problem-solving techniques.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including: Word, Publisher and Excel.
  • Ability to meet requirements of YMCA of the USA for Team Leader.
  • Must be current in CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Current driver’s license with acceptable record and vehicle liability insurance. 
  • Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and general public. 
  • Personality traits must include honestly, friendliness, dependability, self-initiative and respect for personal and property rights.
  • Ability to communicate well with staff, volunteers and program participants. 
  • Physically able to move freely throughout the facility and other program sites and to lift 50 pounds. 
  • Maturity, tactfulness and good judgement are needed to handle supervision problems.
  • The state requires certification within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Must be able to speak clearly and articulate accurate information.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $30,000.00 - $44,000.00

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: 
Sep 20 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 20 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit