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Program Director

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Fort Oglethorpe, GA, USA
Full-time

At the North Georgia Community YMCA Without Walls, we are proud to serve communities within Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties through a variety of YMCA programs at 29 locations annually. The focus of the North Georgia Branch of YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is to provide access to YMCA membership services as well as year-round, community-based programming for youth, teens and adults. We work to achieve this by listening to needs of the community, seeking strategic program and facility partnerships and offering affordable services in locations where all may participate.  Under the direction of the branch Executive Director, the Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the program operations for the North Georgia Y.  Program emphasis will be on sports, childcare, aquatics, teens and mobile meals.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives in the areas of sports, aquatics, teens, childcare (day camp and afterschool) and mobile meals.
  • 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.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information; organizes and schedules program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Secures funds and resources to sustain programs.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings and coach trainings.
  • Ensures compliance to program standards, as well as all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations (including USDA for food program).
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation 
  • in program.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 1-2 years of related experience
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Must display high degree of professionalism and customer service
  • Physical requirements of the position include walking, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling, lifting (could be up to 50 lbs.) to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $34,000.00

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 18 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 18 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit