0-5 & Family Services Director

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YMCA of the USA
Gastonia, NC, USA
Full-time

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated team member who is passionate about youth development in a 0-5/Family Services environment.

Develops, organizes and implements high-quality YMCA 0-5 and Family Services programs. Works in alignment with the Program Quality Standards and the cognitive development of pre-school and school-aged children.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the 0-5 aged child care programs and the Family Services Programs for the Warlick Family YMCA. 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.
  • 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 parents and any other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
  • Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Assists with all family events for the members of the Warlick Family YMCA
  • Organizes special events for families.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings.
  • Works with the marketing department in the communication and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience (as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs, preferred).
  • One to two years of staff supervision experience.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Required trainings within 60 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR/AED First Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens, New Employee Orientation
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 
  • the community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $36,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40164

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: 
Sep 5 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit