Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads as the Youth and Sports Programs Director for the James L. Camp Family YMCA, in Franklin, Virginia. You will love the small town feel of Franklin and the beach resorts of Virginia Beach and Outer Banks, NC are only a short drive away!
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads association is recognized as a cutting-edge leader in the membership arena. The association serves the communities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Outer Banks and Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Youth and Sports Programs Director is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations to the departments of Stay and Play, Interactive Zone, Youth Programming, licensed Before and After Care, licensed Summer Camps, Holiday Camps, Teens and Sports. The Youth and Sports Director also assumes a leadership role in the annual support campaign. Day to day operations include staff supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, marketing, and volunteer management. The Youth and Sports Programs Director is also responsible for hiring, training and supervising and leading their staff team in superior levels of member service and engagement in accordance with the Association Gold Book Guidelines.
Priorities:
- Plans, develops and implements Youth and Sports programing, Summer Camp, Holiday camps, Stay and Play, Interactive Zone, teens and Before and After School care
- Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems.
- Maintains state license for Before and After care with camp programs and ensures the YMCA is in compliance for state inspections of facility
The Youth and Sports Program Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:
Budget and Financial Performance
- Develops and manages the budgets related to the position
- Assists with and process Child Care Open Doors applications and renewals and adhere to YMCA standards and policies
Program Development and Membership Engagement
- Creates opportunities for members to form small communities and build meaningful relationships
- Provides strong leadership and support for attaining goals and objectives of the Association Strategic Plan
- Expands current Youth Development offerings with high quality programming in accordance with the Association Gold Book guidelines
Team Performance Towards Organizational Goals
- Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises licensed Before and After care, Summer Camp, sports, Interactive Zone, and Stay & Play
- Develops and implements Sports Programing at family center
- Recruits and trains program volunteers
Fundraising
- Participates in successful annual support campaign
- Active leadership required in staff giving and membership involvement
Professional Development
- Maintains current CDL, CPR/AED/O2/First Aid and MAT certification
- Incorporates the five character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith and promotes the YMCA Mission
Facility Management
- Effectively coordinates facility usage for assigned programs and activities
- Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
The Youth and Family Programs Director will meet the qualifications set forth by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Social Services. Minimum qualifications include:
- At least 21 years or older
- 1 to 2 years supervisory experience
- Must be able to attain CDL (commercial driver’s license) Class B with Passenger Endorsement within 6 months of hire, Air Brakes Preferred
- Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software programs
- Current CPR/First Aid/O2/MAT certified preferred or must receive within 60 days of hire
- YMCA Multi Team Leader Certification preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
- While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions
- Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
- Will be exposed to cleaning supplies
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications
- During peak program seasons, may be expected to work night and weekend hours to meet program needs
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is committed to the development of staff leadership. In addition to a robust benefits program, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads also provides training to secure a promising future for our employees and our association. Excellent benefits package includes competitive pay, generous time off, membership, health benefits and the industry leading 12% retirement plan.
Salary: $35,357.00 - $37,000.00