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Senior Program Director

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Griffith, IN, United States
Full-time

Reporting to the Branch Executive Director and/or the CEO, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Senior Program Director at the Griffith Family YMCA will lead the development and operations of various programs, such as healthy living, teens, child care, membership and/or other programs and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against operational budget goals and ensures continuous improvement so that resources are devoted to top objectives.
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • May ensure the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure high standards of maintenance, safety, cleanliness.
  • Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organizes people and activities for efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
  • 8.   Provides staff support for assigned committees.  Provides staff leadership for annual giving campaign
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, recreation, business or a related field, or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision 
  • of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, 
  • and program development.
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
  • Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred or obtained within the first 18 months of employment.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications required within first 30 days of employment.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,000.00

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: 
Jan 15 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit