Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Monroeville, AL, USA
Full-time

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

Under the direction of the CEO and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, the Program Director is responsible for administrating childcare, sports programs and recreational activities to youth, adults and families at our YMCA and in the community.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Sports programs and activities for members and participants (ex. Soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, gymnastics, martial arts, volleyball, etc.)
  • Non-sports activities for members –youth and adult- (ex. Childcare, The arts, drama, Adventure Guides, etc.)
  • Non-traditional activities to involve and “connect” members
  • Values / Christian emphasis programs
  • Develop specific program plans including target dates, attendance goals, implementation plans and marketing needs/plans
  • Evaluate programs in a timely fashion using specified rating system.
  • Recruit, train, administer staff of program volunteers and/or paid support staff to ensure effective implementation of the mission.
  • Serve as staff liaison to related volunteer committees and community groups.
  • Share in the evening and weekend building coverage as assigned.
  • Program area facility maintenance
  • Program-related risk management.
  • Teens
    • Organizes and oversees specific program activities.
    • Recruits and trains mentors for specific programs.
    • Organizes and conducts Teen Court activities and events.
    • Organizes and conducts Youth & Government activities and events.
    • Recruits and coordinates volunteers from the local legal and government communities.
    • Coordinates and monitors Teen and Youth summer camps.
    • Organizes and conducts Leaders Club/Leadership High School activities and events.
    • Organizes and conducts Y Achievers activities and events.
    • Secures facilities for program activities and events.
    • Coordinates registration and participation in program related conferences.
  • Informal Education
    • Creates and schedules informal education classes; including gymnastics, dance, and karate.
    • Secures facilities and equipment for classes and events.
    • Purchases and maintains supplies for classes including training materials and books as authorized.
    • Schedules and monitors class instructors.
Educational Background: 
College degree or equivalent social work, human services or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, lead and supervise staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to effectively organize and effectively communicate that organization to others.
  • Ability to work effectively with others to prevent and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to effectively planning, implement and evaluate programs and activities.
  • Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,000.00 - $40,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39794

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: 
Jul 26 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit