Under the direction of the Center Executive Director, the Senior Program Director of Youth Development will be responsible for staff leadership to achieve the YMCA mission within Youth Development service areas including Summer Day Camp, School's Out Camps, Teen Programing, and assistance to Before and After School.
Areas of Responsibility:
- The Senior Program Director will directly supervise seven Camp Program Directors, all of whom will assist in involving people of all ages with the YMCA.
- The position will include the development and administration of the department, program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff leadership, and financial operation in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies.
- This person is responsible for a budget of $4.5 million, and has indirect oversight of 30+ camp locations and more than 500 staff.
- Additional responsibilities include special projects, community relations/involvement, program innovation, site/program observations and providing leadership to staff in the annual campaign.
- The Senior Program Director must understand their role in helping build relationships and a small community atmosphere among our members.
Educational Background:
This position requires a BA/BS degree in child development, recreation, elementary education or related field and 4-5 years related experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Applicant must have proven management and programming skills with special emphasis on youth, as well as teen and family activities.
- The ability to relate to all age groups is essential.
- Experience with volunteers, fiscal management, and program development is also important.
- The need exists to be current with community trends.
- College education and previous experience with the YMCA or a similar agency is vital to the success in this position.
- Due to the diversity of responsibility, a high degree of organizational ability is needed. Strong skills are necessary in supervision, management, income production, expense control, public relations, promotion, communication skills, and record-keeping.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $44,069.00 - $55,086.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 20 2018
Active Until:
Oct 20 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit