Under the direction of the President/CEO or designee, the Youth Development Director is responsible for the development, administration and management of all youth and child care programs including school age child care and summer camp programs in all service areas of the YMCA of Newark and Vicinity. The individual is expected to manage and lead staff, operating budgets and ensure high standards of program quality, visibility and community awareness in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures to enable the Association to achieve its defined goals and objectives.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage, direct and coordinate the school age child care programs for assigned location(s). Ensure high quality programs and establish new program activities. Expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Manage staff – recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise and evaluate, in assigned program areas. This includes following all policies, procedures and timeframes of the Association. Facilitate communication and provide leadership. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Develop, manage, and monitor assigned operating budgets (income and expense) and oversee the assigned department budgets to ensure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.
- Assure compliance with state and local regulations. Ensure that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed; all accidents and incidents are reported involving self, participants, guests and other employees.
- Manage fund development and grants to grow programs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Respond to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Ensure all Department Operations are consistent with the Association procedures. This includes safety, insurance, incident/accident reports, registrations, purchasing, HR, payroll, accounting, and YUSA standards; maintain appropriate logs and records. Provide data and reports as required for assigned programs.
- Assist with the creation of publicity plan and schedule as it relates to the promotion of programs and events.
- Provide leadership and support to all association special events and fund raising activities. Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the community.
- Attend all trainings and meetings as required.
- Serve as Manager On Duty (MOD) as scheduled.
- Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris and hazardous conditions and ensure cleanliness of facility.
- Provide excellent customer service and care for all including but not limited to internal and external customers /members/ residents/ visitors/ clients/ patrons/ vendors/ suppliers/ members of public/volunteers/staff.
- Demonstrate and model the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.
- Exhibit personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association, so as not to bring discredit to the Association.
- Cooperate, work effectively and congenially with all YMCA staff members, volunteers, and members of the Association.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum five years of program management experience and leading a combination of education or child care programs, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Excellent technical, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent computer skills and experience with standard business software including Word/Excel/Power Point/Internet engines.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of staff and volunteers, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse populations from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Excellent human relation skills and proven track record of developing professional authentic and deepened relationships with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and support the mission, vision, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and ethics of the YMCA.
- Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.
- Independent judgment to determine project guidelines, purpose, follow-through and completion.
- Must have flexible work schedule.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications required
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 26 2018
Active Until:
Apr 26 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit