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Sr. Program Director,

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Marion, OH, USA
Full-time

Join an innovative independent association where you will have exciting responsibilities with measureable impact.

The Marion Family YMCA is an independent association looking for an experienced Y program leader to advance our work in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We have strong community partnerships in mentoring, preschool and school-age childcare and need someone to take us to the next level with these and other programs. If you’re looking for a job where you can be innovative, use best practices and see impact; then the Marion Family YMCA is for you. Marion is a community poised for growth, but with a low cost of living. A great place to raise a family, Marion offers five school districts, new downtown growth, low cost of living and close proximity to Columbus.

The Sr. Program Director will provide leadership to programs of the Marion association including partnerships with community organizations. The incumbent’s leadership will ensure the YMCA is strengthening the Marion community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Position will supervise two full-time exempt directors who lead the association’s wellness and mentoring departments; and one nonexempt program manager who provides leadership in youth and family programming; will also provide program quality expertise to aquatics; and will work with community partners on 21st Century Learning Centers and other collaborations. Incumbent will also share in day to management of 90,000 square foot full facility YMCA and play a lead role in the association’s Annual Campaign.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Working with the associations’ program staff team, the Sr. Program Director will develop staff training, best practices and partnerships to take the Marion Family YMCA to the next level of program excellence.
  • Incumbent must role model the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and work daily to develop personal and meaningful relationships with members, volunteers, program participants, community partners and others.
  • This position is a great stepping stone and career advancement for someone looking to become a CEO of an independent association or branch executive director. In addition, the Marion Family YMCA is working on succession planning and the person hired for this position would be eligible for a significant role in that plan.
  • Develop, implement and strengthen youth development programs including, but not limited to, current programs of school-age childcare, preschool, mentoring, day camp, youth sports, teens, swim lessons, competitive swimming, and wellness related.
  • Develop and strengthen partnerships with local school districts and other community organizations.
  • Develop, implement and strengthen healthy living programs including, but not limited to, group exercise classes, adult sports, water fitness, personal training, and wellness center.
  • Strengthen relationships with members and donors through leadership of the association’s Annual Campaign Member Teams section.
  • Share in management of day to day operation of 90,000 square foot facility with two pools, double gymnasium, indoor track, four aerobic studios, multi-purpose space, Kids Gym soft playroom, Child Watch, and five locker rooms on 19 acres with an outdoor track, community garden and pavilion.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree or greater, preferably in education, recreation or similar.
Skills/Experience: 
  • YUSA Team Leader Certification with preference to candidates with Multi-Team or Branch Leader Certification
  • At least four years’ experience of Y programming in a cause-driven association
  • Experience leading programs designed to have a predetermined impact on participants
  • Experience developing cause-driven leaders among staff and volunteers
  • Experience measuring impact of programs and making adjustments based on results
  • Proven track record of using best practices in program development and implementation
  • Have excellent relationship building skills
  • Have excellent communication skills in a variety of formats
  • Respect for people of diverse backgrounds

Incumbent must be able to lead high performing staff and volunteers. CPR and First Aid certifications are required, but may be obtained within 90 days of hire. Prefer candidates with a background in youth programming.

Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $49,000.00 - $60,000.00

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: 
Sep 20 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit