Do you believe that all children have extraordinary potential? Are you a team-motivator that believes in leading by example? Are you seeking the next step in your youth development management career? The YMCA of Central Florida is seeking a dynamic Program Director with our Before & After Elementary School Programs. This is an entry-level salaried leadership position; the ideal candidate is seeking the next step in their career and has supervisory experience in an after-school, camp or related educational programming environment.
The incumbent must possess superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with all levels of staff, parents, program participants, and school administration. This individual must demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, as the lives of children literally depend on it.
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- This position reports to the Executive Director and will oversee the daily before & after-school program operations at multiple elementary school locations during the 10 month school year, as well as manage camp operations during the summer months.
- This individual will oversee the effective implementation of a full range of curriculum based programs and planned activities at each school site to achieve strategic goals.
- The incumbent will manage staff schedules to provide maximum opportunities for student/staff connections, while maintaining mandated ratios.
- The incumbent is responsible for staff planning, selection, onboarding, development and retention, provides regular assessments, and facilitates performance evaluations.
- This individual is responsible for executing company safety standards and polices, mitigates risk, ensures all staff are current with their required certifications, and takes immediate corrective action when necessary.
- The Program Director is responsible for regularly managing payroll costs and approving employee timecards utilizing the Oracle Time and Labor system.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in managing educational programs
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in staff supervision
- Proven success in strategic planning with program and curriculum development and implementation strongly preferred.
- Microsoft Office proficiency required; Salesforce experience a plus.
- Current CPR/ AED and First Aid certifications required.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license, and be able to travel within Central Florida.
- Must have the capacity to work in a fast-paced; outcome driven environment
- Must have a clear understanding of and a full commitment to the YMCA of Central Florida’s vision for excellence in the delivery of all education initiatives to our community and members.
Along with a highly competitive pay structure, the YMCA of Central Florida provides exceptional benefits which include the following:
- Affordable quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision options).
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- 12% Employer funded retirement plan.
- YMCA membership for employee, and household.
- Generous paid time off package.
- Career enrichment and advancement opportunities.
- A challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented and diverse individuals!