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Before and After School Director

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Joliet, IL, USA
Full-time

Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future.

Develops, organizes and implements high quality before and after school programming for the Galowich Family YMCA’s Youth and Family Department, including, but not limited to: Before & After School Care; Before & After School Billing; and support Youth/Family Special Events.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the Before & After School Program for assigned location(s). Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Recruits, hires, train, develops, schedules and directs personnel (full-time, part-time and seasonal) and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Assures compliance with YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Ensures accurate billing and collections for all participants.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of before and after school program information, including timely and accurate submissions to the Marketing team. May organize and schedule program registrations, distribute fliers and/or attend community expos.
  • Communicates well with others.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Assists with assigned volunteer Boards, Councils and Committees.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation 
  • in program.
  • Perform duties as required by the absence of staff.
  • Accepts other duties as deemed appropriate within the scope of this job description.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, Blood Bourne Pathogens, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
  • Working knowledge of excel is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00

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: 
Aug 3 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 3 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit