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Senior Program Director

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is one of the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States that has transformed its culture, vision and operations in the last 18 months.   With 15 branches in Phoenix, Yuma and Flagstaff along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, AZ, The Valley of the Sun YMCA is destined for growth in 2019.  Join a $31 million dollar cause-driven organization that is focused on improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversees, develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.
  • Ensures that high quality program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Develops and controls department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises full time and part time staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organizes people and activities for efficiencies and effectiveness. 
  • Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization.
  • Rewards and recognizes new and relevant ideas and approaches even if not successful.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct programs through positive supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Paid Leadership Development Training
  • 12% employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan 
  • 403(b) pre-tax savings plan on your first day of employment
  • Excellent health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Complimentary YMCA family membership with program discounts
  • Discounted preschool and childcare
  • Generous paid time off package including Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Salary: $47,853.57 - $59,816.96

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: 
Feb 12 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit