The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, proven cause-driven leader for a tremendous career opportunity.
Located in West Tennessee, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South offers an ideal location with warm weather and a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle. Memphis and the Mid-South is an authentic and vibrant destination headlined by music and full of one-of-a-kind experiences. Plus, Memphis and the Mid-South area offers a low cost of living and there is no state income tax in Tennessee! Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South at www.ymcamemphis.org.
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, proven cause-driven leader for a tremendous career opportunity leading successful operations for a rapidly growing and innovative $15 million dollar centralized child care branch. Child care is a leading product line in our thriving $34 million+ association. The Senior Program Director of School-Age Services must be a team motivator with an ability to create an environment that cultivates a culture of program innovation, staff development and fiscal responsibility.
This is a great opportunity with the YMCA to join this dynamic association. We are seeking a proven, self-motivated, cause-driven professional to join our team. Under the general direction of the Vice President of Youth Development, this position ensures the successful operation of assigned Centralized Childcare sites and assigned programs to include program development, budgeting, financial results, personnel management and community relations.
This position will be responsible for delivering youth development services to include organization-wide standards and consistencies throughout all programs by driving superior program quality, increasing program enrollments, and enhancing participant experience specifically in the area of achievement, relationships and belonging. This position ensures that their teams operate efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth. Critical areas of expertise include; managing program quality, development and implementation of curriculum programming, staff leadership, and proven results in growth in programs.
- Supervise and assume primary responsibility for the general direction of assigned Centralized Childcare and Youth Development Programs. Supervise assigned direct reports through regular site visits and regular coaching sessions.
- Supervise the annual financial operating budgets for designated operations. Oversee the preparation of annual budgets and ensure successful management of designated units resulting in an annual balanced fiscal operation for the Association.
- Support the ongoing implementation of Centralized Childcare with emphasis on staff development, curriculum development and program growth.
- Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, program participant recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, and collaborations.
- Ensure the development, implementation and innovation of high quality programs through the supervision of the staff, resulting in annual program growth.
- Implements and oversees program evaluation to guarantee faithfulness to YMCA purpose, high quality and maintenance of YMCA standards.
- Serve as an effective member of Childcare’s Senior Management Team.
- Attend Association meetings and other task force meetings as needed.
- 9. Assists in providing leadership to Social Responsibility initiates such as food program, achievement gap work, and annual campaign.
- 10.Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
- Five or more years of YMCA Childcare experience preferred.
- Experience managing 5+ childcare sites
- Preferred experience with complex childcare systems or centralized childcare
- Previous YMCA budget experience of a 1M+.
- Successful track record of supervising large staff teams
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South provides a progressive work environment with great benefits and a competitive salary; 12% employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan after two years of services; 403(b) savings plan; excellent health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; complimentary YMCA family membership with program discounts; discounted preschool childcare, free summer camp and school-age childcare, generous paid time off package including vacation, sick and personal days; and the ability to work with innovative, talented and diverse individuals driven by a 'best in class' philosophy with ongoing professional development opportunities.
Salary: $47,500.00 - $57,500.00