Youth and Family Program Director

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

This is your chance to make a difference in our community by serving as a Youth and Family Program Director.

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 Youth and Family Program Director at the J. Smith Young YMCA oversees the development and operations of the overall youth and family programs including all Afterschool program sites, enrichment programs, Kids Business, Child Watch and Day Camp during the summer, ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages the school-age programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.
  • Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Reviews program plans and records to ensure consistency with evidence-based best practices.
  • Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. On boards and develops them for success. Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  • Development and supervision of leadership staff to direct Summer Day Camp, Childwatch and Kids Business.
  • Developing programs for Teens and Families at the YMCA
  • Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid,
  • AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,600.00 - $38,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40564

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: 
Oct 23 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 23 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit