We are seeking a proven, self-motivated, cause-driven professional to provide leadership to programs at the brand new Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road located in Riverview, FL. This brand new family center includes a generous 30-acre campus with approximately 32,500 square feet of indoor space offering a state-of-the-art wellness center with innovative fitness technology, cycling studio, two group exercise studios, an outdoor aquatic center, airnasium and sports fields for the growing and diverse southern Hillsborough County community. Recently opening this past January, this center received LEED® Gold certification for the many environmentally-friendly efforts including electric car charging stations, installation of solar panels and construction using many low-emitting materials. Check out our newest YMCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpurlinoFamilyYMCA/
This is a great opportunity to be part of the leadership team and be a part of this exciting new YMCA. The Spurlino YMCA is a a thriving Y with a robust membership and program community. Under the direct supervision of the Center Executive Director, the Senior Program Director will provide direct leadership and oversight to family programs, stay and play childcare, youth and adult sports, summer/holiday camps and teen programming while consistently anticipating and exceeding member expectations. The director will be responsible for creating and implementing an integrated program strategy to support membership while delivering services as outlined by the association to include organization-wide standards and consistencies throughout all programs. The Senior Program Director will provide supervision to program directors as assigned and other department staff teams driving superior program quality, ensuring all programs support membership, increasing program enrollments, and enhancing the member/participant experience. This position ensures that their teams operate efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for member/participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth.
Critical areas of expertise include: leading others and working in teams, highly organized multi-program management, delivering and managing robust programs focusing on quality, proven results in growth in programs, successfully overseeing part-time and entry-level teams and interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates.
Program Quality and Growth
- Adult & Youth Sports > Provides direct leadership and supervision to the Program Director specializing in youth and adult sports seasons, camps and clinics with a focus on an integrated program strategy that supports membership. Provides quality service and communication to members and program participants and ensures an excellent Y program experience for all participants. Strategically leads associate and volunteer recruitment, training and development and overall program growth and quality.
- Family Programming / Stay & Play Childcare > Provides direct leadership and supervision to the Family Activities Coordinator in creating fun, adventure filled, memorable experiences that matter to members and their children. Designs, operates, & supervises the Stay & Play center, all center family activities and classes, Parents' Night Out and other childcare events, birthday parties, and any other activities/events that benefit family membership in the Y. Responsible for the center's family programming calendar and for making connection points with families to increase participation and drive a superior member experience.
- Camp > Provides direct leadership and oversight to all summer and holiday camp program operations. Manages all aspects of camp planning, camp associate recruitment and training ensuring the delivery of a fun and safe camp experience that supports membership. Ensures that the camp team operates efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth in all camping programs.
- Teens > Builds and manages daily operations of all teen programming including: Leaders Club, Youth and Government, LIT program and teen special events. Will attend teen overnight functions as needed.
- Maintains quality and ensures that the needs of the members and the community are met within departments and program areas through an integrated program strategy that supports membership.
- Responds to member and participant concerns in a timely manner, ensuring a positive program experience for members and participants. Anticipate and exceed expectations consistently throughout programs.
- Develops and implements association survey and measurement strategies and action plans - Seer Base Metrics and NPS.
- Leads strategy implementation to achieve strategic plan targets for programming.
- Generates and/or analyzes program enrollment, and revenue to monitor and report on achievement of goals.
- Develops and controls department budgets so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
Team Leadership
- Provides direct supervision and leadership to Program Director and key program leaders as assigned to hire, develop, motivate and retain a committed team passionate about the YMCA's mission, safety and service to members, and the Tampa Y promise.
- Provides direct supervision to all direct reports and ensures their professional development and success.
- Supervises and leads program teams to create and maintain meaningful and impactful relationships.
- Manages associate schedules and payroll for departments ensuring efficient use of resources occurs within programs at all times.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and county laws and regulations related to payroll, licensing, child labor laws, etc.
- Completes all job related, supervisory and other trainings as required.
Safety and Risk Management
- Ensures all Tampa Y program standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
- Ensures all program associates are properly trained and prepared for emergency situations. This includes implementing and following training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
- Maintains proper records, including associate certifications, meetings, and trainings.
- Schedules associates and volunteers in accordance to safety and program needs and ensures all safety and program ratios are followed.
- Monitors programming to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulations.
- Minimum of five years of experience in sports, camp or similar youth related programs with supervisory and payroll management experience required. Prior experience with teens preferred.
- Experience serving on leadership team of a Y (or similar) membership organization serving over 3,000 membership households preferred.
- Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain program participants.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with program prospects and others to achieve goals.
- Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
- Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures.
- Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
- Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration.
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits and a competitive salary; 12% employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan after two years of services; 403(b) savings plan; excellent, yet affordable health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; complimentary YMCA family membership with program discounts; generous paid time off package with a minimum of 27 days; and the ability to work with innovative, talented and diverse individuals driven by a 'best in class' philosophy with ongoing professional development opportunities. Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, has no state income tax!
Salary: $47,500.00 - $50,000.00